(a) (i) Name the disease associated with the observed symptoms. (ii) List three ways of controlling the disease named in 2(a)(i). (b) (i) State three pests ...

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(a)

(i)   Name of the disease

• Black pod disease of cocoa

(ii) Ways of controlling the disease

• Remove and destroy infected pods.
• Weed regularly.
• Prune lower branches and canopy.
• Apply fungicide

(b)

i)Three pests of cocoa are capsids, mealybugs, and mirids.

ii) Three ways of controlling the pests mentioned in 2(b)(i) are:

- Biological control: Introduce natural enemies of the pests such as predators, parasites, or diseases to reduce their population.

- Chemical control: Use pesticides to kill the pests

- Cultural control: Adopt practices such as regular pruning, maintaining good drainage, and maintaining good farm hygiene to prevent pest infestation.

(c)

Five factors to be considered in siting a crop farm are:

1. Soil type and fertility: The soil should be fertile and suitable for the crops to be grown.
2. Climate and weather conditions: The crop farm should be in an area where the climate and weather are favorable for the crops to be grown.
3. Water availability: The farm should be located in an area with adequate water supply for irrigation and other farming activities.
4. Accessibility: The farm should be easily accessible by roads or other means of transportation for easy movement of farm inputs and products.
5. Market proximity: The farm should be located close to the market to reduce transportation costs and improve profitability.

(d)

Three ways of maintaining survey equipment are:

1. Regular cleaning: The equipment should be cleaned after each use to remove dust and debris that may cause damage.
2. Regular calibration: The equipment should be calibrated regularly to ensure that it is accurate and reliable.
3. Proper storage: The equipment should be stored properly in a clean, dry, and secure place to prevent damage or theft.