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2 marksHarvesting and Post Production Management

CSEC Agricultural Science · May/June 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 8(a)(i)

A farmer harvests cabbages after six weeks, puts them in crocus bags, transports them in an open truck, and experiences poor sales due to quality deterioration.

Explain the difference between harvest and postharvest operations.

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  1. 8(a)(ii)Identify TWO harvest or postharvest practices that led to cabbage quality loss and propose a corrective measure for each.[4 marks]
  2. 8(b)Explain THREE environmentally friendly soil-management practices to prevent fine powdery soil from being eroded by wind following ploughing and rotavating.[6 marks]

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