UACE S101 General Paper section B: Logic Quiz 19
Study the table below showing some central government prisons in Uganda 1998 and answer the questions that follow: Dates Name of prison Planned number (of ... Read More
UACE S101 General Paper section B: Logic Quiz 18
Study the table showing the estimates and magnitude of HIV and AIDS by age and gender in Uganda (1993 and 1998) and answer the ... Read More
UACE S101 General Paper section B: Logic Quiz 17
Read the following information and answer the questions that follow Oceania Transporter and Forwarder (U) LTD is a trucking company which transports goods in the ... Read More
Measurements, Machines, tools and farm structures in agriculture
The factors that may affect the level of farmer’s investment in a farm Capital Size of the farm Nature of enterprise Security technology Measurements on ... Read More
Fish farming in Uganda
This is the rearing of fish in a controlled environment for food or sale Importance of fish farming Source of food Source revenue from sale ... Read More
Urban and peri-urban farming (UPA)
This refers to the practice of cultivating or producing, processing and distributing food in and around urban or peri-urban areas. Or It is the growing ... Read More
Agroforestry
This is the system of farming in which farmers that have multiple uses together with crops and/or pasture on the same land Importance of agroforestry ... Read More
Bees keeping or Apiculture
Apis is a Latin word for bees. Honey bee is Apis mellifera Terminology Apiary/bee yard is a place where a number of bee colonies are ... Read More
Causes and prevention of bee swarming
Causes of swarming Overcrowding When there is no enough room to build enough honey store The temperature is too hot. With higher temperatures, more space ... Read More
Factors that influence the choice of implement used for cultivation
Soil condition: dry/hard soil require heavy implements like a disc plough while loose soil require light implements like hand hoe and ox plough Type of ... Read More
Disadvantage of using concrete as construction material on the farm
Concrete is not well reinforced is low in tensile strength and brittle It is bulky It is expensive Requires time to cure Requires skill to ... Read More
Advantages of using concrete as a construction material on a farm
Good insulator that it reduces loss of heat from a building It is non-flammable Strong Durable Concrete is easy to mould It cheap Easy to ... Read More
Factors that favored the success of oxen-cultivation in Northern and Eastern Uganda
Availability of hardy draught animals and necessary equipment Availability of skilled man power in use of oxen cultivation Long experience in use of oxen cultivation ... Read More
Factors to consider when selecting a site for construction of farm buildings
Topography: the site should be gentle sloping, free from flooding and erosion Wind direction: building for human and animals should be sited on the leeward ... Read More
Possible causes of weakness in farm building
Poor soil that encourage sinking of the foundation Too small a foundation offering too little a surface area to handle weight Shallow foundation Poor mixing ... Read More
Factors that should be considered when choosing materials for construction on a farm.
Cost of construction material, cheaper materials are preferred. The durability: durable materials are preferred Technology needed Capital to purchase building materials and pay labour. Farmers ... Read More
Farm operations that that can be mechanized
Ploughing, tillage using tractor and ox plough, harrow and rotators used in secondary tillage. Planting using tractors or ox plough planter and seeders Fertilizer application ... Read More
ways of encouraging mechanization in agriculture
Sensitize farmer about the befits of mechanization Encourage group ownership since agricultural machines are expensive Provide incentives and subsidies on agricultural equipment Train machine operators ... Read More
criteria for selecting a farm machine
Cost of machine: the benefits of the machine must outweigh the cost The machine should be easy to operate It should be able to work ... Read More
Ways of maintaining barbed wire fence
Replace broken wire Treat the posts regularly which recommended preservatives Replace decayed posts Tighten loose wire with new staples Put dropper in between the wires ... Read More
The procedure to be followed when constructing a barbed wire fence
Identify the area to be fenced Clear vegetation/bush in the space where the fence line will pass Use a string to make the line straight ... Read More
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