Mr Joe 0592976296 Agricultural Science (1) (a) Explain each | 2022 Wassce Room

Mr Joe 0592976296

Agricultural Science
(1) (a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal production:
(i) dipping;
(ii) dry cow;
(iii) culling;
(iv) quarantine. [8 marks]
(b) Describe the life cycle of roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides). [4 marks]
(c) Explain the term farm mechanization. [2 marks]
(d) Name four tractor coupled implements [4 marks]
(2) (a) State six limitations of farm mechanization in West Africa. [6 marks]
(b) Suggest six ways of encouraging farm mechanization in West Africa.
[6 marks]
(c) List four methods of identification in cattle management. [4 marks]
(d) What is debeaking in poultry management? [2 marks]
(3) (a) Mention two processes that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere[2 marks]
(b) Name four storage pests of crops [4 marks]
(c) State two functions of Potassium in crops. [2 marks]
(d) List three ways by which each of the following biotic factors
affects agricultural production:
(i) parasites;
(ii) soil organisms. [6 marks]
(e) State four advantages of zero tillage.
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