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2022 Agri Pi
2022 Agri Pi
STUDENT’S
AGRICULTURE
Subject Number: M012/1
Time Allowed: 2 hours
(8:00-10:00am)
PAPER 1
(100 marks)
(Theory)
SIR GODFREY MALATA 0992 97 25 44 FOR FREE 50 PLUS ONE WATSSAP GROUP
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2a. Give two examples of mushroom species that are cultivated in Malawi
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b. Calculate the seed rate of legume pasture using the following information:
Seed size = 300000
Purity% =80
Germination % = 30
Expected plant population = 900000
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(5marks)
4. a. List any two major plant nutrients
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c. Explain any one way in which the insect named in 5(b) can damage mangoes
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(6marks)
7. Figure1 shows diagram of irrigation system labelled X and Y .Use it to answer questions
that follows:
c. List any three factors to consider when establishing the irrigation system X
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8. Describe the following three methods that are used when castrating lambs
a. Using a burdizzo
b. Using a knife
c. Using an elastrator band
9. a. State two qualities of good storage facility for maize
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b. Explain any one way in which good food storage ensure food security
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10. a. Explain one way in which of the following activities in agricultural experimentation is
important
i. Observing and measuring plants in the net plot
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ii. Analyzing data
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b. Explain one way in which variety trials in agriculture ensure food security.
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12. Describe any five factors that should be considered when mechanizing a farm. (10marks)
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13. Explain any five measures of mitigation against climate change in agriculture.
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14. A farmer keeps local breeds of cattle and goats. He has the following resources and
services at his disposal: large arable land, dambo land, a research section and veterinary
station despite having these resources and services, he faces perpetual poverty and food
insecurity.
Explain how the farmer can use the resources and services available to overcome the
Problems. (10 marks)
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