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WAEC AGRIC SCIENCE
(1ai)
-COOPERATIVE FARMING-
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Facilitates pooling of resources (land, labor, capital) for increased productivity.
(ii) Promotes collective decision-making and risk-sharing among farmers.
(iii) Enables access to inputs, extension services, and marketing channels.
(iv) Encourages the adoption of modern agricultural technologies and practices.
(v) Strengthens the bargaining power of small-scale farmers.
(1aii)
-FARM SETTLEMENT SCHEME-
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Provides access to land and infrastructure for new settlers.
(ii) Facilitates the establishment of organized and integrated farming communities.
(iii) Promotes the adoption of improved farming techniques and technologies.
(iv) Enhances food production and self-sufficiency at the local and regional levels.
(v) Helps in the diversification of agricultural activities and income sources.
(1aiii)
-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE-
(PICK ANY THREE)
(i) Conducts research to develop and improve crop varieties, livestock breeds, and farming practices.
(ii) Provides extension services and training to farmers on new technologies and best practices.
(iii) Collaborates with local and international partners to address regional agricultural challenges.
(iv) Disseminates research findings and recommendations to farmers and policymakers.
(v) Contributes to the development of sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural systems.
(1b)
(i) Dibber – Seed drill or planter
(ii) Hoe – Rotary tiller or cultivator
(iii) Sickle – Mower or reaper
(iv) Wheelbarrow – Trailer or wagon
(v) Watering can – Irrigation system or sprinkler
(1ci)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Effective in turning and burying crop residues, weeds, and organic matter.
(ii) Improves soil structure and aeration, leading to better root growth.
(iii) Helps in the control of weeds and pests by burying them.
(iv) Facilitates the incorporation of fertilizers and amendments into the soil.
(v) Contributes to the creation of a smooth and level seedbed for planting.
(1cii)
(PICK ANY TWO)
(i) Energy-intensive and requires significant traction power.
(ii) Can lead to soil compaction and erosion if not managed properly.
(iii) Disrupts the natural soil structure and microbial community.
(iv) Contributes to the release of carbon from the soil, potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
(v) May not be suitable for certain soil types or conservation agriculture practices.
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(2a)
[DRAW THE DIAGRAM OF SOIL PH]
Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil, expressed on a scale from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, values below 7 indicate acidic soil, and values above 7 indicate alkaline soil.
(2bi)
Cover crops are plants grown primarily to protect and enrich soil during periods when main crops are not planted. They help prevent erosion, improve soil health, and manage weeds and pests.
(2bii)
(PICK ANY FIVE)
(i) It prevents soil erosion.
(ii) It improves soil fertility.
(iii) It enhances soil structure.
(iv) It suppresses weeds.
(v) It manages pests and diseases.
(vi) It increases biodiversity.
(vii) It enhances water retention and management.
(2c)
(i) Wild marigold: Tagetes minuta
(ii) Spear grass: Heteropogon contortus
(iii) Stubborn grass: Sida acuta
(iv) Pigweed: Amaranthus retroflexus
(v) Carpet grass: Axonopus fissifolius
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