Day: August 22, 2022

Section A (30 marks) 1. Disadvantages of intensive system of farming. i) Requires high initial capital/Expensive ii) Is labour expensive iii) Requires high level of management/skilled labour (2 x 1/2 = 1 mark) 2. 4 methods of farming. i) Shifting cultivation Read More …

SECTION A (30 marks) 1. Maintenance practices for a disc plough. ~ cleaning after use – painting the frame ‘ greasing the moving parts. ‘ repair/replace broken/worn out parts. ‘ oiling the metal parts on long storage. ‘ proper storage. Read More …

SECTION A (30 marks) 1. (a) Field Management practices Thinning Gapping (b) (i) Thinning: – Removes the excess seedlings from the field. (ii) Gapping: – Replaces seedlings/seeds that died/failed to germinate. 2. (a) Variable costs Wages for casual labour Costs Read More …

SECTION A: (30 MARKS)(1) Dusting the birds with insecticide – sodium chloride. Observing good hygiene. Fumigation/smearing the affected perches with volatile insecticides. Picking and killing.(2) The doe throws herself on its side. Frequent urination. Vulva turns red and swells. Doe Read More …

SECTION A (30 marks) (1) Reasons for inter-cropping Conserve soil/water (cover cropping); Maximise production; Maximise utilization of nutrients in the soil; Control weeds; Control pests/diseases; Diversification’/spread risks Maximise labour utilisation/save costs on labour. Improve soil fertility if legumes are included. Maximise Read More …

4.15.2 Agriculture Paper 2 (443/2) SECTION A (30 marks) 1 . Wool; Meat; 2 x ½ 2. Place salt on tongue; Pour cold water on head and chest to activate the nerves; Clear the mucus from the nostrils; Hold upside down Read More …

SECTION A (30 marks) 1.(i)Products are free from chemical residues; (ii) It is environmentally friendly; (iii) Livestock and farmer do not risk effects of poisonous chemicals; (iv) Ozone layer is preserved; (v) It uses locally available materials/cheap; (vi) It maintains Read More …

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ETHICS AUGUST 2022 PAST PAPER – Click to view INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING SYSTEMS AUGUST 2022 PAST PAPER – Click to view NUMERICAL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY AUGUST 2022 PAST PAPER – Click to view BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS Read More …

2016 Agriculture Paper 1 No. 1.Name four rabbit breeds reared in Kenya. (2 marks) ❖ New Zealand white/ Kenya white; ❖ California white; ❖ Flemish giant; ❖ Chinchilla; ❖ Rex; ❖ Angora; ❖ Ear lops; No.2.Give the meaning of the Read More …

2016 Agriculture Paper 1 No. 1.List four factors that would determine the stage at which a crop is harvested. (2 marks) ❖ Intended use of the crop ❖ Chemical concentration of the produce/ stage of maturity/ change in color ❖ Read More …