2018 waec agric answer
AGRIC OBJ: 1-10: ACCADBDDBB 11-20: DDAABACBBA 21-30: CDCCADDDBA 31-40: BDDAACDDCD 41-50: CCBACBBBCC . 3ai) Loamy soil is the type of soil that has moderate water infiltration and retention abilities good for cassava growth. . 3aii) i)Clear land of all grass, brush and trees ii)Plough, rotovate and ridge iii)Apply limestone at 2-4 t/ha before rotovating iv)Form ridges 1m apart and 25-40 cm high . 3aiii) Cassava is propagated by cuttings, by planting pieces of stem. . 3aiv) Setts are planted 50 cm to 90 cm on the ridge at a 45o angle leaving 2-3 nodes above ground. . 3av) Use a contact and/or pre- emergent herbicide to control weeds for the first three months of growth (vegetative stage). Hand-weeding using hoes are normally recommended after 3 months, if necessary, since the enlarged crop canopy should limit weed growth after 3 months. . 3avi) When soil tests are not done, a general recommendation for fertilizing cassava can be: a. NPK (12:24:12) ap...