(1. a) List six agro-based industries in your country and state the raw materials used in each industry.

(b) i. Discuss five problems normally experienced in the supply of raw
materials to agro-based industries.
ii. Suggest five possible ways of solving the problems.

(2) (a) State two functions of each of the following implements:
(i) sprayers;
(ii) harrows;
(iii) ploughs.

(b) Outline six ways by which tractor-coupled implement may be maintained.

(c) State four precautions to take when using a knapsack sprayer.

Answer one question from this section.

(3) (a) Define
i. soil structure;
ii. soil profile;
iii. soil pH.

(b) Discuss five ways in which soil structure influences crop production.

(c) State five reasons for studying soil profile.

(4). (a) Describe each of the following methods of irrigation:
(i) sprinkler;
(ii) furrow;
(iii) drip.

(b) List five factors to consider when choosing an irrigation system.

(c) State five problems associated with irrigation practHopes