Which of the following statements about mulches is true? They

• A. include paper and plolythene sheets
• B. encourage weed growth
• C. facilitates hardpan formation
• D. decrease soil biotic population

The followings are functions of a sprayer except

• A. It can be used to control the growth of weeds
• B. It can be used to control the effects of pest.
• C. It can be used to plant seeds
• D. It can be used to spray disinfectant.

Which of the following statements about budding is not true? The resulting crops

• A. can withstand adverse climatic conditions
• B. flower and bear fruit early
• C. develop broader leaves for photosynthesis
• D. are more disease resistant

Yam setts are usually planted with cut surface

• A. downward and sloping at 45 degrees
• B. downwards and vertically at 90 degrees
• C. upward and vertically at 90 degrees
• D. upwards and sloping at 45 degrees

The digestive function of the rumen in ruminant nutrition is enchanced by the

• A. Absorption of water
• B. Presence of micro -organisms
• C. Absorption of food nutrients
• D. Retention of unwanted foreign materials

I. Allowing land to fallow II. Applying organic fertilizer III. Practicing monoculture IV. Growing legumes. The spread of diseases and pests can be checked by

• A. I
• B. II
• C. III
• D. IV

Use the information below to answer this question. I. Yellowing of leaves II. Raised brown spots on the leaves III. Drying up of leaves IV. Exudation of gum

The disease of citrus described above is

• A. die-back
• B. gummosis
• C. tristeza
• D. blight

a) Name the causative agent of each of the following livestock diseases: (i) food and mouth; (ii) rinderpest; Newcastle (b) Name three animals that can be affected by each of the diseases listed in (a). (c) State fo symptoms of foot and mouth disease and three symptoms of each for rinderpest and Newcastle diseases

Which of the following forest trees is a soft wood?

• A. Mahogany
• B. Teak
• C. Shea-butter
• D. Gmelina

Daily management routines in poultry include the following except

• A. egg collection
• B. debeaking
• C. water and feed provision
• D. health care