Agriculture 0600,11 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Farming Practices & Soil Management | Identification of hydroponics, aquaculture, forestry; challenges of sandy soil for shallow-rooted plants; methods to improve soil fertility and crop yield.

2. Genetically Modified Crops & Pest Control | Advantages and disadvantages of GM crops; comparison between biological and chemical pest control; impact of pest management on farm productivity.

3. Plant Reproduction & Pollination | Features of sexual reproduction; role of insect-pollinated flowers; importance of ensuring pollination in crops.

4. Livestock Nutrition & Disease Prevention | Differences between ruminant and non-ruminant digestion; importance of maintenance and production rations; strategies for reducing infectious diseases and parasites in livestock.

5. Grazing Systems & Animal Growth | Carrying capacity of grazing systems; bush control and fire management; effects of stocking rate on livestock weight gain.

6. Genetics & Crop Improvement | Inheritance of drought resistance in crops; selective breeding advantages; impact of shorter stem varieties; risks and benefits of artificial insemination in livestock.