Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises KCSE 2026 Agriculture Paper 1 Prediction Paper with Answers (Set 5). The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Agriculture Paper 1 prediction examination designed to prepare candidates for the national assessment.

  This paper rigorously evaluates foundational principles in crop production, soil science, agricultural economics, and farm management. It tests candidates' theoretical knowledge and practical decision-making skills in farm operations, crop husbandry, and economic analysis for optimal agricultural productivity.

  • Month Administered: May 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 90
  • Number of Questions: 28 (Questions 1 - 28)
  • Structure: Three sections; Section A (30 marks, answer all questions 1-21), Section B (20 marks, answer all questions 22-25), and Section C (40 marks, answer any two questions from 26-28)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Forage Crops and Livestock Poisoning
    • Factors of Production in Agriculture
    • Agricultural Economics: Demand, Variable Inputs, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
    • Soil Science: Soil Sampling Sites, Soil Fertility, and Soil Structure
    • Crop Husbandry: Cotton Harvesting Precautions, Pineapple Propagation, and Cabbage Varieties
    • Crop Pathology: Coffee and Rice Diseases
    • Agroforestry: Desirable Tree Qualities
    • Water Treatment and Management
    • Fertilizers and Chemical Formulations (NPK Ratio Interpretation)
    • Crop Propagation: Seed Dormancy Breaking
    • Land Clearing and Effects of Burning
    • Soil and Water Conservation: Biological and Cultural Erosion Control Methods
    • Weed Science: Edible and Poisonous Weeds
    • Farm Records: Field Operations Records
    • Land Tenure: Land Title Deed Importance
    • Joint Products in Agriculture
  • Section B
    • Agroforestry Tree Pruning Methods (Coppicing and Pollarding) and Border Planting
    • Agricultural Economics: Demand and Supply Schedules, Equilibrium Price, and Balance Sheet
    • Soil Erosion Types (Splash, Rill, and Gully Erosion) and Control Structures
    • Tea Production: Pruning and Tipping Practices
  • Section C
    • Field Crop Production: Cabbages (Land Preparation, Transplanting, Pest/Disease/Weed Control, and Harvesting)
    • Livestock Feeding and Management: Silage Making and Zero Grazing Advantages
    • Agricultural Economics: Factors Influencing Demand of Agricultural Commodities
    • Plant Propagation: Grafting and Rootstock Selection
    • Farm Management: Qualities of an Effective Farm Manager
    • Agricultural Marketing: Challenges and Problems of Marketing Agricultural Produce
• File Size:

  192.86 KB
• Length:

  14 pages
• Category:

  KCSE Prediction Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  Agriculture
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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