CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES

The candidates were unable to:

-     state the precautions that should be taken when using yam barn;         
-     state the advantages of a good crop rotation system to the soil;
-     give reasons why Table 1 is regarded as a poor crop rotation plan;
-     state the disadvantages of using the deep litter house to rear layers;
-     spell technical terms correctly.

                 
Based on the observed weaknesses, the Chief Examiners recommended as follows:

1. Candidates should embark on visits to agricultural farms;
2. There should be intensive self-study and revision before examination;
3. Hands-on practical exposure is advocated;
4. Candidates should be exposed to technical terms used in agriculture;
5. Candidates should write legibly and concisely.