Grade 12 Agricultural sciences 2024 June Exam Scope
The Grade 12 Agricultural Sciences June exam scope for 2024 may include the following topics:
1. Plant production:
- Types of crops (grains, vegetables, fruits, etc.)
- Crop rotation
- Soil preparation and cultivation
- Planting techniques
- Fertilization and irrigation
- Pest and disease management
2. Animal production:
- Types of livestock (cattle, sheep, poultry, etc.)
- Breeding and genetics
- Nutrition and feed requirements
- Housing and equipment
- Health and disease management
- Reproduction and animal welfare
3. Agricultural economics:
- Farm management
- Marketing and pricing strategies
- Agricultural subsidies and policies
- Global agricultural trade
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Agribusiness opportunities
4. Agricultural technology:
- Mechanization and automation
- Precision agriculture
- Biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Organic farming practices
- Greenhouse and hydroponic systems
- Renewable energy sources for farming
5. Environmental conservation:
- Soil conservation and erosion control
- Water management and conservation
- Biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Climate change and agriculture
- Sustainable land use practices
- Environmental impact assessments
Students may also be expected to demonstrate their understanding of key agricultural principles, concepts, and skills through practical demonstrations, case studies, calculations, and problem-solving exercises. The exam may include a combination of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, essays, and practical tasks.