CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES

 

Majority of the candidates were unable to:
- explain agricultural pollution;
- mention the sources of agricultural pollution;
- calculate the plant population of tomato seedlings;
- name ornamental plants used for hedging;
- state the differences between sprinkler and basin irrigation;
- give reasons why weeding, desilting and liming should be carried out in fish ponds;
- prepare the balance sheet for Unity Farms;
- name piercing and sucking insect-pests of crops;

 

Based on the observed weaknesses the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:
- Adequate coverage of the syllabus.
- Candidates should be exposed to questions on calculations in agricultural science;
- Candidates should be exposed to appropriate diagrams in agricultural science;
- 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;