MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
COURSE CODE: AGR 463
COURSE TITLE: AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND LAW
DATE:25TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 2.00PM – 5.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Question ONE is compulsory
Answer any other THREE questions
QUESTION ONE
a). Define the term agricultural policy and give four examples (5 Marks)
b). What is the difference between agricultural policy and Agricultural law? (5 Marks)
c). Discus the basis of agricultural policy in Kenya 5 Marks)
d). Describe the processes of policy formulation in Kenya (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO-
a) State five factors that influence agricultural policies in Kenya (5 Marks)
b) Discuss why good agricultural policies are necessary in agricultural reform agenda focusing on National Strategic Food Reserves and attainment of Kenya Vision 2030. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Define food policy and give one example (5 Marks)
b) Briefly explain world food problem and the approaches adopted in formulation of food and nutrition policies in Kenya (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Explain briefly the principles of law with particular reference to operations the farm business. (15 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the major consumer food concerns in Kenya with respect to East African Community (EAC) member countries integration and global markets. (15 Marks)
