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CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 8(b)

List TWO disadvantages of monoculture in plantation crops.

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  1. 8(a)Briefly explain the main difference between 'mixed farming' and 'mixed cropping'.[1 mark]
  2. 8(c)Explain giving THREE reasons why intercropping papaya (paw paw) with pumpkin using organic farming may be considered an acceptable crop combination.[6 marks]
  3. 8(d)Identify THREE ways by which the farmer can maintain field fertility using practices compatible with organic farming methods.[3 marks]

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