Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers

(a) Name four breeds of chicken used for commercial egg production. 14 marks] <br/>(b) State two functions of each of the following components in the diet of farm animals: (i) water (ii) minerals (ii) antibiotics (iv) protein [8 marks] <br/>(c) Enumerate four advantages of the intensive system of rearing ruminants. [4 marks]

(a) State three functions of a farm manager. [3 marks] <br/>(b) Explain the following terms as used in agricultural economics: (i) appreciation (ii) salvage value (iii) farm budget (iv) farm inventory [8 marks]<br/> (c) State five qualities of a good agricultural extension agent. [5 marks]

Agriculture contributes to the economy of West African Countries through the following means except

Agriculture contributes to the economy of West African Countries through the following means except

Which of the following statements about agricultural development is true? It leads to I. increased processing of produce II. increased food production III. high productivity IV. increased agricultural labour force