Agriculture 5038/12 Oct Nov 2024

1. Pest Control and Crop Yields – Benefits and challenges of biological pest control, methods to increase crop yields, and how contact pesticides work.

2. Selective Breeding and Genetics – Steps of selective breeding, desired crop characteristics for profitability, and genetic defect reduction in livestock.

3. Reproductive Systems in Farm Animals – Identification of female reproductive organs, artificial insemination challenges, and nutritional changes during pregnancy.

4. Soil and Crop Management – Causes and effects of soil pans, prevention methods, and impacts on crop yields.

5. Livestock Health and Nutrition – Signs of good health, disease prevention strategies, and cost-effective feeding in ruminants.

6. Milk Production and Dairy Farming – Breed selection, factors affecting milk yield, and strategies to improve dairy output.