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CSEC Agricultural Science · 2014 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)(i)

Farmer Mungal has been producing lettuce for five years and has recently started to produce it organically. Next to Farmer Mungal's plot, Suriya grows tomato which she frequently sprays with inorganic pesticides.

Explain what is meant by 'organic farming'.

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  1. 7(a)(ii)State ONE way in which organic farming is likely to INCREASE farm income.[1 mark]
  2. 7(a)(iii)Advise Farmer Mungal of TWO reasons why he may NOT obtain organic certification for his lettuce farm.[2 marks]
  3. 7(b)(i)Identify the type of budget that Ms Zoe needs to assist her in making the decision to expand her farm.[1 mark]
  4. 7(b)(ii)a)Based on the information given, give TWO reasons why Ms Zoe should expand her production to two hectares.[2 marks]
  5. 7(b)(ii)b)Assuming that the price received for her produce will not change, advise Ms Zoe of TWO ways by which she could improve the profitability of her farm.[2 marks]
  6. 7(c)Calculate the value of the tractor after five years. Show all your working.[2 marks]

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