Agriculture Paper 2, WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2022

CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES      

 

       Majority of the candidates were unable to:

  • mention the ways government can prevent farmers from selling their produce at farm gate prices;
  • name the implements used for various farm operations;
  • outline problems associated with the use of farm machinery;
  • give reasons why irrigation is necessary in West Africa;
  • state the differences between surface irrigation and use of sprinklers;
  • explain terms in forest management;
  • state the advantages of artificial incubation of eggs;
  • prepare the profit and loss account for Goodwill Farms;
  • spell technical terms correctly;
  • write legibly;

  

   Based on the observed weaknesses the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

  • Adequate coverage of the syllabus.
  • The acquisition of practical skills in the subject through field visits, excursion;
  • Exposure of candidates to technical terms used in Agriculture;
  • Candidates should write legibly and concisely.