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2 marksFarm Organisation and Planning

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

Ms Zoe has recently acquired a handheld tractor that costs $1000. Assuming a rate of depreciation of 10% per annum, calculate the value of the tractor after five years. Show all your working. [Depreciation = cost x % depreciation x number of years; Value = cost - depreciation]

Calculate the value of the tractor after five years. Show all your working.

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  1. 7(a)(i)Explain what is meant by 'organic farming'.[2 marks]
  2. 7(a)(ii)State ONE way in which organic farming is likely to INCREASE farm income.[1 mark]
  3. 7(a)(iii)Advise Farmer Mungal of TWO reasons why he may NOT obtain organic certification for his lettuce farm.[2 marks]
  4. 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]
  5. 7(b)(ii)a)Based on the information given, give TWO reasons why Ms Zoe should expand her production to two hectares.[2 marks]
  6. 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]

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