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Okay Micah, let's switch to English for this one. 1 a) The two farming systems used in Kenya are: Subsistence farming* Commercial farming* b) Two roles of Agriculture in Kenya's economy are: It provides food for the population. It supplies raw materials for industries. It creates employment for a large number of people. It earns foreign exchange through exports. c) Two areas of scientific study that show Agriculture is a science are: Agronomy* Soil Science* Horticulture* Animal Science* 2) Three disadvantages of mixed farming are: It requires a lot of labor. It is difficult to achieve full mechanization. There is a risk of disease and pest transmission between crops and livestock. There can be competition for resources like land and water between crops and livestock. 3 a) Weeds reduce the quality of farm crops. Two examples to support this are: Weeds like Striga* can reduce the size of grain kernels and overall yield. Poisonous weeds such as Datura* can contaminate crops with their toxic seeds. b) Two reasons why chemical weed control is not common on smallholder farms are: The high cost of purchasing herbicides. Lack of knowledge and proper training for using these chemicals. Concerns about environmental and health impacts. The risk of chemical residues on crops. 4 a) Two soil characteristics required for rice cultivation are: Clayey or heavy soil. Good water-holding capacity. A soil pH between slightly acidic to neutral. 4 b) Two reasons why rice should be planted closely are: To suppress weed growth by shading them out. To maximize yield per unit area of land. To create a microclimate that reduces water evaporation. 5 a) Inventory records are: Records that show a farm's assets, inputs (like seeds and fertilizers), and outputs produced. 5 b) Four pieces of information found in livestock health records are: Date of illness. Symptoms of the illness. Diagnosis of the disease. Treatment given and drugs used. Animal identification number. 6 a) The meaning of the following terms used in agricultural economics: (i) Opportunity cost: This is the value of the next best alternative that was not chosen when a decision was made. (ii) Scarcity: This is the fundamental economic problem where human wants and needs are unlimited, but the resources to satisfy them are limited. 6 b) Four factors of production in agriculture are: Land Labor Capital Entrepreneurship 7 a) Four ways organic matter improves sandy soil for crop production are: It increases the soil's water-holding capacity. It enhances nutrient availability for plants. It improves soil structure, making it more aerated and permeable. It boosts microbial activity in the soil. 7 b) Two visible symptoms in cereal crops suffering from nitrogen deficiency are: Yellowing (chlorosis) of older leaves, starting from the tip and moving inwards. Stunted growth and shorter plants. Thin stems. Reduced tillering ability. 7 c) Two functions of terraces in soil and water conservation are: They reduce soil erosion by slowing down the flow of water. They increase water infiltration into the soil, thus conserving water. They enable farming on steep slopes. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress. Send the next one 📸