CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES
        The candidates were unable to:

-      state the aim of the capillarity experiment;
-      outline the procedure for carrying out capillarity experiment;
-      identify the labelled parts of the disc ridger;
-      state the functions of the labelled parts of the disc ridger;
-      give the botanical names of goat weed and spear grass;
-      give reasons why spear grass is difficult to eradicate on the farm;
-      mention ways in which goat weed is of economic importance in agriculture;
-      state the effects of the exclusion of oyster shell and bone meal in the diet of chicks;
-      perform simple mathematical calculations on feed formulation;
-      spell botanical names and agricultural terms correctly;
-      convey ideas in correct sentences.         

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 and botanical names used in agriculture;
5. Improved reading culture among candidates is advocated;