What are the correct answers to questions 17-28 regarding farm produce packaging and related agricultural topics?

Here are the answers to the questions:

17. Farm produce items that can be packaged include the following except

    • (a) Sandals

18. Which of the following materials are used in packaging okra, pepper, tomato and pineapple?

    • (a) Polythene bags

19. One of the following options is true about requirements of packaging materials.

    • (a) Economical

20. Identify the purpose of packaging farm produce from the list.

    • (d) All of the above

21. Cellophane wrappers are used for packaging food items such as ______ and ______

    • (a) Biscuits and cakes

22. Methods used for packaging farm produce include ______

    • (b) Wrapping and bottling

23. Value addition is the introduction of extra effort in the production of agricultural produce to make it more valuable form.

    • (b) Value addition

24. Making unsolicited phone calls or sending messages to potential buyers of agricultural produce is referred to as ______

    • (b) Cold-calling

25. Processing adds value to farm produce and makes them attract a higher market value.

    • (c) Processing

26. The materials for packaging must increase the shelf-life of products.

    • (b) Shelf-life

27. Trays and crates are made of plastic or hard paper pulp materials used for packaging eggs.

    • (a) Trays and crates

28. The process of communicating the value of a product or service to customers for the purpose of selling is called ______

    • (d) Marketing

29. The act of using moisture-proof materials to wrap farm produce is called ______

    • (d) Packaging

30. A cage can be used for packaging ______

    • (a) Rabbits

SECTION B

Instruction: Answer three questions only.

1a. Define packaging. (2 marks)
Packaging is the process of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. It involves designing and producing the container or wrapper for a product.

1b. State four (4) reasons why farm produce are packaged. (8 marks)

• To protect the produce from physical damage, spoilage, and contamination.
• To preserve the quality and extend the shelf-life of the produce.
• To facilitate easier handling, storage, and transportation.
• To provide information about the product and attract consumers.

2a. List five (5) requirements for packaging farm produce. (5 marks)

• Durability: Must protect the produce from physical damage.
• Hygiene: Must be clean and not contaminate the produce.
• Cost-effectiveness: Should be affordable to produce and use.
• Attractiveness: Should appeal to consumers.
• Information: Should allow for labeling with product details.

2b. State three (3) purposes of packaging. (3 marks)

• Protection: Shields produce from environmental factors and physical harm.
• Containment: Holds the product together, especially for loose items.
• Marketing: Attracts buyers and provides product information.

2c. List two (2) packaging materials you know. (2 marks)

• Polythene bags
• Baskets

3a. State five (5) methods of packaging farm produce. (5 marks)

• Wrapping: Using materials like paper or film to enclose produce.
• Bagging: Placing produce in bags (e.g., polythene, jute).
• Bottling: Sealing liquid or semi-liquid produce in bottles.
• Crating: Using wooden or plastic crates for bulk transport.
• Canning: Sealing produce in airtight metal cans.

3b. Mention five (5) marketing activities in agriculture. (5 marks)

• Grading and Standardization: Sorting produce by quality and size.
• Storage: Holding produce until it can be sold at a good price.
• Transportation: Moving produce from farms to markets.
• Processing: Transforming raw produce into more valuable products.
• Selling: The actual transaction of exchanging produce for money.