Most of the candidates were unable to.
state the meaning of soil consistency;
distinguish between primary tillage and secondary tillage;
describe methods of crop improvement such as introduction and cross breeding;

calculate the carrying capacity of the illustrated rangeland per hectare;
mention the main extension teaching methods that could be used to create awareness
among farmers about the disease; mention the main extension teaching method that is most appropriate for creating
awareness about the disease outbreak;
give reasons for the choice of the extension teaching method;
mention the problems that could be encountered in the use of the selected extension teaching method;
discuss the effects of rural-urban migration on agriculture;
suggest ways by which the problems of rural-urban migration could be solved.
Consequent upon the identified weaknesses observable in the candidates' scripts, the Chief Examiners' recommend as follows:
(i) Students should be exposed to the practical aspect of agricultural science through field trips, excursions, laboratory activities and hands-on the practice of agriculture;
(ii) Agricultural science teachers should be continually trained and retrained on emerging trends in the teaching and learning of agriculture through the use of instructional materials, audio-visual aids and computer simulation of field activities not available in the local environment;
(iii) Only competent graduates of agriculture should be saddled with the teaching and assessment of learning in agricultural science.