Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Applied Agriculture Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam assesses Grade 10 learners' understanding of foundational agricultural practices in Kenya, including land access and use, soil science, crop husbandry, and produce marketing — competencies critical for the Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE) Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Number of Questions: 13 questions (Questions 1–8 in Section A; Questions 9–13 in Section B)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Land access and tenure — legal ways of accessing land and advantages of secure land ownership
    • Soil components and their roles in crop production
    • Soil properties — drainage characteristics of sandy soil and improvement methods
    • Land preparation — land clearing and secondary cultivation operations
    • Crop management practices — tomato management and benefits
    • Weed identification and control in maize farming
    • Crop harvesting — effects of early harvesting on maize yields
    • Poultry farming — starting a poultry business
  • Section B
    • Soil science — soil profile, horizon identification and labeling, characteristics of topsoil, and importance of soil profile in crop production
    • Tillage — primary cultivation activities, conservation/minimum tillage advantages, and tertiary operations before planting
    • Crop husbandry — pruning tomato plants (reasons and methods), top-dressing fertilizer application
    • Nursery bed establishment — preparation steps, advantages of nursery raising
    • Agricultural marketing — preparing produce for the market
• File Size:

  328.93 KB
• Length:

  5 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  APPLIED AGRICULTURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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