AGRI Notes PT2

Question 1

List three types of grazing.

Answer 1

1. Rotational Grazing
2. Zero Grazing
3. Strip Grazing

Question 2

List three local and regional challenges for agriculture?

Answer 2

Environmental issues
Food safety
Natural disasters

Question 3

What is organic farming?

Answer 3

Organic farming is a method that uses natural processes which avoid the use of synthetic chemicals and GMOs

Question 4

An advantage of organic farming ?

Answer 4

An advantage of organic farming is it promotes environmental sustainability by improving soil health and reducing pollution.

Question 5

A disadvantage of organic farming?

Answer 5

It often has a lower yield compared to conventional farming, making it less efficient for a large scale for production

Question 6

What does a farmer need for his farm to be called an organic farm?

Answer 6

His farm would be considered an organic farm if it uses natural methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals and meets organic certification standards

Question 7

What is budgetary allocation in agriculture?

Answer 7

Budgetary allocation in agriculture refers to the portion of a government’s budget set aside to support farming and agricultural development.

Question 8

Why does the minister of agriculture wants a budgetary allocation increase?

Answer 8

The Jamaican Minister of Agriculture wants increased funding to prepare for natural disasters, food security, supporting farmers.

Question 9

Define the term Supply chain.

Answer 9

The movement of goods and services from the supplier to the consumer.

Question 10

Define value chain.

Answer 10

The movement of goods & services from the supplier to the consumer with the main intention of satisfying the consumer while making a profit.

Question 11

The difference between supply chain and value chain?

Answer 11

Supply chain is the movement of goods and services from the supplier to the consumer, value chain is the same but it focuses on customer satisfaction while making a profit.

Question 12

Three reasons why a farm produce will are reduce price?

Answer 12

Over supply
Low demand
Increase competition

Question 13

Three challenges, a farmer encounter while applying for a loan for an agricultural enterprise?

Answer 13

Complex application process
Unstable income
High interest rates

Question 14

Define vegetative propagation?

Answer 14

A method of asexual reproduction in plants with new plants grow from the parent and plant eg roots and stems

Question 15

What is primary tillage?

Answer 15

The initial process of breaking up a loose in the soil in preparation for planting.

Question 16

Define secondary tillage.

Answer 16

The process of refining and smoothing the soil after primary tillage to create a fine seed bed for planting.

Question 17

An advantage of primary tillage?

Answer 17

It breaks up compact soil, which allows for better water infiltration for plant growth

Question 18

A disadvantage of primary tillage?

Answer 18

Primary tillage can lead to soil erosion if managed is properly.

Question 19

What is better for primary tillage disk plow or a rotavator?

Answer 19

Disc plow

Question 20

List a land preparation method?

Answer 20

Fertilizing

Question 21

What are four cultural methods that help to drain excess water of the land?

Answer 21

Molding, mulching, staking and Ning

Question 22

Three reasons why genetically modified crops are beneficial to a farmer?

Answer 22

Sustainability, drought resistance, and extended shelf life.

Question 23

Three advantages of zero grazing?

Answer 23

High animal product
Efficient forage use
Forage harvested at optimal nutritional range

Question 24

Disadvantages of zero grazing?

Answer 24

Need for a special equipment
Only suitable for a small herds
High maintenance costs

Question 25

Advantages of rotational grazing?

Answer 25

Prevents over grazing
Efficient for utilization
Promotes High production

Question 26

Disadvantage of rotational grazing

Answer 26

Requires a large land area

Question 27

What is a bad effect of giving too much legume to a cow?

Answer 27

Bloating

Question 28

Suggest two forage conservation methods.

Answer 28

Two forage conservation methods are silage making, which ferments forage in airtight conditions, and hay making, which involves drying forage for storage.

Question 29

Suggest three reasons why rotational grazing helps in parasite infections.

Answer 29

Rotational grazing controls parasites by disruption their life cycle, reducing animal exposure, and allowing larvae to die off during rest periods.

Question 30

Three management practices that help farms get a good FRC in animals?

Answer 30

A Balance diet
Proper health care
Optimal housing and environmental conditions.

Question 31

Example of vegetative propagation?

Answer 31

Sucker

Question 32

Three pieces of protective clothing to wear when operating a tractor?

Answer 32

Ear muffs
Gloves
Heavy duty boots

Question 33

A precaution to be used during spraying of pesticide?

Answer 33

Ensure the that the clothing isn’t soaked with the chemicals.

Question 34

A precaution to be used after spraying of pesticide?

Answer 34

Store the chemicals in a well ventilated room and the package must be clearly labeled and must be tightly secured.

Question 35

Explain one way by which weeds could reduce the yield and quality of crops.

Answer 35

Weeds reduce crop yield and quality by competing for sunlight, water, nutrients, and space, hindering crop growth and productivity.