Functional requirements of building for processing equipment
Building for processing equipment It should be water proof to keep it dry and prevent damaging machines Should be well ventilated to facilitate aeration for ... Read More
Functional requirement of Animals house
Should have strong walls to reduce accidents to animals Should have concrete rough floor to reduce accidents of farmers from falling Should have a gently ... Read More
Preparing an ox for a day’s work in the field
Give the oxen enough water Feed the animals so that it does not eat crops Yoke the animals properly Hold the animals for a while ... Read More
Safety rules when operating a tractor on a farm
Do not get on or off a tractor when it is moving Do not clean or grease when a tractor is in motion Do not ... Read More
Measures to ensure good performance of ox plough
Proper hitching of plough on the yoke. Make sure the yoke is fitted properly and the chain length is proper for the team. Using the ... Read More
Disadvantages of animal drawn equipment
They do less work compared to tractors Cannot cope up with heavy work; only operate shallow cultivation Require land for grazing Easily damaged and incur ... Read More
Reasons for fixing of a queen excluder in a beehive
It helps to confine the queen to lay eggs only in the brood chamber leaving the supers only for honey storage It ensures clean honey ... Read More
Advantages of the Top bar beehive
The combs can easily be removed from the colony for inspection and replaced Honey combs can easily be harvested easily without disturbing the brood nest ... Read More
The qualities of an ideal beehive
Should be enough space to accommodate comfortably the bee colony Should be durable made of hard wood Wall surface should be smooth Free from cracks ... Read More
Maintenance practices of the ox-mold board plough
Regular checking of the conditions of the share; it should be re-sharpened if blunt Regularly tight the bolts and nuts Replace worn out heel of ... Read More
Desirable qualities of a yoke to us on the oxen
Should be strong to avoid breakage during operations Should be durable Should be light to remove excess weight from the animals Should be easily/locally available ... Read More
The qualities of a good wood preservative
Should be highly poisonous to fungi and insects Should be permanent Should allow paint to bond on wood Should be readily available Should be cheap ... Read More
The hot and cold method of treating timber on the farm
- Timber of desired is placed in a drum containing a suitable preservative. The drum is then fired until the preservatives is about to boil ... Read More
Advantages and disadvantages of using wood to make farm structures
Advantages of using wood to make farm structures It is relatively cheap Durable Easily worked with simple tools Less labour is required to work with ... Read More
Precautions taken when seasoning timber
Protection of timber from termites, insects and rodents to prevent destruction Drying of the timber indoors to allow uniform drying to prevent cracking and shrinkage ... Read More
Seasoning timber
This a process of reducing the moisture content of timber to make it suitable for various purposes. The following are the different method of seasoning ... Read More
Uses of disc plough in agriculture
A disc plough can turn, break and mix all types of soils. Primarily, it is used to process stony areas and prepare new fields. In addition, ... Read More
Uses of subsoiler in agriculture
Breaking up soil at depths below what a disc harrow or rototiller can reach. Loosening soil and preparing the land for planting. Improving water infiltration ... Read More
Hacksaw and bow saw
A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw, originally and mainly made for cutting metal. The equivalent saw for cutting wood is usually called a bow saw. Hacksaw ... Read More
Faults and solution to mechanical planter
Seed Depth Variation: If seeds are planted at inconsistent depths, it affects germination. Calibrate the planter to ensure uniform seed placement. Double Planting: When two ... Read More
Agriculture economics
Agricultural economics is the application of economic theory in agriculture so as to obtain maximum profit from production plants and animals. Production It’s the creation ... Read More
Ways of improving women participation in agriculture
Encourage women to own land on which to grow crops even in absence of husbands. Promote positive self-esteem of women in decision making Increase women ... Read More
Factors that limit women’s participation in agriculture in Uganda
Lack of land and other resource to carry out agriculture Lack security to obtaining credit Majority are illiterate with limited education Reproductive responsibility and children ... Read More
Importance of subsidy scheme in agricultural production
Stabilize price of agricultural products Supplement farmers’ income Ensure that the domestic food supply is secure. Protect farmers from excessive loss due to calamities Good ... Read More
Strategies to improve agricultural lending in Uganda
Lowering interest rates Lowering lending cost and length Improve client – lenders relationships Liberalization of financial sector Implementing agricultural insurance policies to reduce lending risks. ... Read More
Reasons why a farmer may fail to access credit
Lack of collateral/security Bureaucracy of lending institution Illiteracy of farmers Corruption from lending institution that may require a bribe first. Fear to undertake the risk ... Read More
Disadvantages of channeling credit through farmers’ organizations/ cooperative
Lack of skill Political interference Corruption Farmers’ organization often provide short term and not long-term loans. Good day Dr. Bbosa Science Read More
Advantages of channeling credit through farmers’ organizations/ cooperative
Credit easily accessed by farmers. Guaranteed funds to the farmers. The organization can easily follow up the funds. Financial training from farmers’ organizations is easily ... Read More
Methods of value addition of agricultural produce
Processing of produce to acceptable form Organic production, since consumers have high preference for organically produced products. Attractive packaging Blending with other substances to improve ... Read More
Roles/functions of an entrepreneur in a farm production
provide required capital on the farm he bears all risks and losses Planning for the farm i.e. making decisions for running of a farm Manages ... Read More
Limitations/challenges to stabilization of the price of agricultural products
conflicts with the policy of liberalization standardization of quality and quantity of the produce inadequate funding poor road and communication network need to process agricultural ... Read More
Functions of agricultural cooperatives in Uganda
Saving and credit cooperative provide savings and credit facilities in Uganda Produce cooperatives pool farmers for large scale farming They transport produce to the market ... Read More
How to improve labour efficiency
on job training effective supervision/management encouraging specialization providing incentives such as attractive salary improving technology timely payment of wages provision of job security division labor ... Read More
Factors affecting labor supply in agriculture
Health conditions of the workers. Motivation in terms of salaries and allowances. Good working conditions such as housing, transport and health allowances attract many laborers. ... Read More
advantages/Benefits of controlling of market systems by government
Prevents development of monopolistic businesses Protects farmers and farming businesses from exploitation of middlemen Encourage completion Provides quality standards to protect consumers Enable collection of ... Read More
Steps followed when making a complete budget of a farm
State objectives List all available resources Estimate the size of land to estimate the number of livestock or planting materials required Estimate inputs and labor ... Read More
Importance of a budget to a farmer
To estimate required production resources in form of labor, capital and inputs. To estimate profitability of the farm enterprise. To attract funding from money lenders ... Read More
Benefits of agricultural cooperatives in Uganda
Better marketing facilities for farmers’ products Easy acquisition of cheap inputs Development of leadership skill Easy access to cheaper credit Easy access to agricultural information ... Read More
The role of government in promoting agricultural development
Liberalization of agriculture enabling private investors. Construction of dams and setting up irrigation schemes to enable cropping throughout the year. Provision of agricultural inputs such ... Read More
Importance of extension workers in rural agricultural development
They train and educate farmers on modern farming practices to boost agricultural productivity. They encourage people in farming business to improve rural livelihoods They empower ... Read More
What are the effects of change in supply and demand on the price of a commodity?
Increase in demand may result into increase in price. Decrease in demand may result into decrease in price. increase in supply may result into decrease ... Read More
Importance of inventory records of a farm
used to calculate the value of farm assets or financial position of a farm Well-maintained inventory records can help farmers obtain bank loans. Lenders often require ... Read More
Factors that determine the type of record to keep on the farm
Nature of the farm i.e. livestock, poultry etc. Size of the farm Number of enterprises on the farm Skills and ability of the farm manager ... Read More
Farm documents
Documents on daily activities Order forms, invoices and Receipts Cash book and payment receipt record book Inventory record which shows a list of items present ... Read More
Importance of record keeping on a farm
Tracking animal and worker healthy Ensuring tax compliance Tracking revenue and expenses Financial requirements for lenders, government agencies and insurance Farm planning and forecasting based ... Read More
Limitations of e-marketing in Uganda
Computer illiteracy of farmers/producers and customers Remotes/lack of connection Lack of/unsteady electricity in rural areas to enable use of computers Language problems Technology dependence: E-marketing ... Read More
Advantages of e-marketing
Cheap Has a global reach Enable farmers/produces and customers to access information on commodities and prices Fast communication Easy access to information Good day Dr. ... Read More
E-marketing
It is the marketing of goods and services through internet. Read More
Reasons why agricultural credit scheme has not been very successful in Uganda
High interest rate High financial illiteracy level of farmers. Unstable weather Insecurity in some area Price fluctuation Poor market Dishonesty among borrowers Lack of security/collateral ... Read More
Steps taken by credit institutions to overcome credit problems
Educating farmers to promote their knowledge of the use of credit. Proper supervision of farmers Ensuring flexibility in loan repayment collection Reduction of interest rates ... Read More
Problems encountered by Ugandan farmer in the use and repayment of credit
High interest rates charged. Crop failure and animal death due to calamities. Theft by farm employees Price fluctuation Unplanned loans Improper record keeping Poor farm ... Read More
Constraints in budget making on a farm
Lack of skill Illiteracy of among farmers in developing countries Lack of information on prices and sources of inputs Price instability Risks and uncertainties budget ... Read More
Information required making a budget
Scheduled expenditure Scheduled income Planned expansion Read More
Information required making a budget
income monthly expenses price of inputs Read More
Promissory note
A promissory note is a legally binding agreement in which one party promises in writing to pay a given sum of money to another party. ... Read More
Importance of budgeting on a farm
Informed Decisions: Budgets help farmers make informed decisions about their operations and financial strategies. Resource Management: They provide a roadmap for managing resources efficiently and ... Read More
Measures to improve efficiency of farm
Farm efficiency is the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense Farm efficiency leads to less waste, more income and better ... Read More
Qualitative inorganic chemistry for A-level students
It involves use of observations and chemicals to identify in ions in a given compound usually identified by a letter such as K, P, Q ... Read More
Qualitative inorganic chemistry for A-level students
Qualitative inorganic chemistry for A-level students It involves use of observations and chemicals to identify in ions in a given compound usually identified by a ... Read More