Agricultural Management Practices Memo 1 (English)

November 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Agricultural Management Practices

Memo 2019 Grade 12 English

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Q1— Section header —

1.1Multiple choice

1.1.10(10 x 2\ (20\

1.2Match ing c olumn

1.2.10(10 x 2\ (20\

1.3Correct a gricultural terms

1.3.1Fresh produce market /auction

1.3.2ottles /Jars /Rigid packaging

1.3.3Petty cash voucher

1.3.4Cheque

1.3.5Grading (5 x 1\ (5\

1.4Underlined words

1.4.1onitoring /Control

1.4.2Veld management /Rotational grazing

1.4.3Selective grazing

1.4.4Financial

1.4.5Disciplinary (5 x 1\ (5\ TOTAL SECTION A 19

Q2— Section header —

2.1FOUR functions of soil in crop production Soil allows air movement Soil allows water infiltration torage of water Soil serves as a medium in which plants grow Serves as a h

2.2Contour ploughing

2.2.1Contour ploughing and safe disposal of surface running water Ridges can be built /ploughed along contours The water behind the ridges empty into waterways and flow down the slope at a moderate angle The

2.2.2Contour ploughing and terracing Contour ploughing Follows the natural shape of the slope without altering it Used against moderate slopes Any

2.3Soil drainage and

2.3.1Grey clay soil It is also a clay soil with small particles which means a great number of micro pores and thus very high

2.3.2scale Percentage H scale is represented by a number between 0 (1\ and ndicates the acidity

2.3.3Improve pH Add gypsum/plaster calcium sulphate\ (1\ 19

2.3.4Change method of cultivation to conservation cultivation Young farmer should stop clean cultivation Reduced tillage use till Mulching Stubble cultivation Adding

2.4Labour practises and positioning of buildings The workers do not have to waste time and energy on moving long distances between the various workstations therefor they will be able to work more effectively

2.5Different types of capital and an example Fixed capital buildings, dams, fencing Moveable capital livestock, implements, equipment Working/floating capital feed , fertilizer, seed, fuel ny appropriate examples\

2.6Farming Methods

2.6.1Farming method A = Semi intensive production B = Extensive production /Free range C = Intensive production (3\

2.6.2a\ Labour requirements Method B (Extensive method\ labour input Method C (Intensive method\ high labour input b\ Dependence on technology Method B epend

2.6.3Organic farming method Answer (Farming method A\ Motivation Feed that animals eat is more natural less hormones, chemicals, e tc. Less harmful to the environment

2.7Precision farming in animal production

2.7.1Precision farming to aid in dividing a farm into camps GIS Global Information ystem Colour photos/Imagery/Drones/GPS (1\

2.7.2Requirements of camps for animal production The camp must have shade and shelter e.g. trees or grass shelters for the animals Clean and fresh drinking water must be available all the time The source(s\ of water must be in the centre of the camp in order to

2.7.3Precision farming to keep track of animals Animals must be tagged with GPS electronically/tags Animals can be located using drones Geo fences can be set for farm

2.8Budgets

2.8.1Maintenance budget

2.8.2Cash flow budget

2.8.3Whole farm budget

8.4Partial budget (1\

8.5Enterprise budget 19

2.9A budget is prepared once and then filed The budget must be constantly updated The budget is used to: Measure progress Plan corrective actions Correct variances

3.1Business planning

3.1.1Description of a vision statement Describes the future long term aims and objectives of farm ing nterprise (1\

3.1.2TWO Reasons for re view of business idea Change in prices Climatic changes Introduction of modern technologies ny 2\

3.1.3Use of SWOT analysis in determining the performance of the farm The strong point of the farming can be determined The weak point s (aspects that can hampers growth of the farm can identified

3.2Entrepreneurship

3.2.1Characteristics of the successfulness of the entrepreneur Self confidence Risk taking Management skills Hard working Initiates things/self starter

3.2.2TWO risks to consider when starting your own business. Business risks Financial risks Political legal risk Environmental risks

3.3Marketing

3.3.1Size of the market The bigger the market the higher the sales of the products (1\

3.3.2Preferences of the consumers Consumers prefer different products depending on their needs (1\ 19

3.4Marketing mix

3.4.1Marketing variables Product Price Place Promotion / Advertising (4\

3.4.2Factors to be considered for marketing the product Quality of the product Size of the product Product presentation ackaging ny 2\ (2\

3.4.3Ways of achieving promotion Advertising of the product Exhibition of the product Personal selling /Direct sales store promotion ny 2\ (2\

3.4.4Aspects that influence price Cost Demand Competition Supply ny 2\ (2\

3.5Production sequence

3.5.1Production and marketing sequence Planning for production Soil preparation and planting Grading / Storage Storage / Grading Distribution Sales to consumers

3.5.3The pool ing system Cooperative marketing system (1\

3.6Supply and demand

3.6.1Criteria/ rubric Correct heading axis axis correct labelling , calibration and unit Showing keys for graphs

3.6.2State the year sellers want to sell (1\

3.6.3State the year buyers want to b (1\ Quantity (Thousand Tons\ DEMAND VS SUPPLY 2014 TO 2017 10 19

3.7Direct and indirect competition

3.7.1Direct competition Canned fruit versus fresh fruit Frozen vegetables versus fresh vegetables Ground coffee beans versus instant coffee (3\

3.7.2Indirect competition Margarine versus butter White meat versus red meat (2\

3.8Farm areas on maps Grazing camps arable land / vegetation Buildings Water resources ater troughs earth dams

Q4— Section header —

4.1Harvesting agricultural crops

4.1.1Physiological indicators of crop maturity Colour of crop (fruit\ Shape Size Leaf changes (discolouring\ Firmness Sugar content

4.1.2Disadvantages of hand harvesting ery slow roduce may be contaminated nly small areas can be harvested epends on weather conditions Vulnerability to theft Labour intensive (Any

4.2Advantages of applying good agricultural practices Provides financial benefit to the producer Consumer gets a quality product Possible spread of pests and diseases is eliminated Chemical pollution is eliminated

4.3FIVE t asks the manager should consider regarding labour Appointment and dismissal of staff members The drawing of specifications/job description for each task The distribution of duties among staff members

4.4Dangers consumers can be exposed to from fresh produce Biological hazards due to micro organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Chemical hazards due to products infected with harmful chemicals

4.5Packing in the field and transporting Shipping containers / mass containers Polyethylene bags Plastic c rates Wooden crates Wooden or plastic bulk bins Aluminium crates

4.6Factors that determine the method of storage for cultivated agricultural products The moisture content of the product from the field The relative humidity of the environment during the storage period Volume and type of produce

4.7Value adding

4.7.1Advantages of value adding in agri business Increases the price you will get for the raw materials Product is available throughout the year Product has a longer shelf life Determines your income Creates a

4.7.2Use of natural preservatives in the prevention of microbial activity on food Spices contain chemicals that inhibit the growth of micro organisms Salting high salt concentrations have an inhibitory effect on micro

4.8The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972\ All ingredients must be mentioned List ingredients in order of mass contribution main ingredient first Preservatives / a dditive s must be mentioned

4.9Factors promoting the productivity of workers

4.9.1Physical planning of the farm Can be achieved through the placement of fixed improvements, their planning and implementation. One worker will be able to manage many tasks at one go instead of having many workers manning the different

4.9.2Economic units The maximum production must be obtained with the aid of minimum workers (1\

4.9.3Planning of the production processes Production processes must be planned in advance with a preliminary programme of operations, so that peak times, when labour is in great demand, it can be identified without having to hire additional

4.9.4Effective mechanisation Effec tive mechanisation increases labour efficiency by completing more work per unit of labour, as the fatigue factor is largely eliminated (1\

4.10Agritourism Accommodation The natural environment including birds and wild animals Different cultural customs of the area. Farm activities e g. ilking, rustling etc Farm adventures e g. Horse riding, 4x4, hiking

Topics Identified

Plant ProductionAnimal ProductionAgricultural ManagementSoil Science

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectAgricultural Management Practices

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages13

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,544

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