Agricultural Management Practices Memo 1 (English)

November 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Agricultural Management Practices

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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1.1Multiple Choice

1.1.10(10 (20\

1.2Matching items

1.2.10(10 (20\

1.3Correct agricultural term

1.3.1Fixed capital

1.3.2Calibration Calibrate

1.3.3Enterprise budget /Branch budget /Micro budget

1.3.4Sweet veld

1.3.5Entrepreneurship

1.3.6Time register /Time sheet

1.3.7Expiry date / sell by date / best before date / Expiring

1.3.8Planning

1.3.9Standardisation

1.3.10Invoice (10 (10\ TOTAL SECTION A 2017

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2.1Irrigation

2.1.1THREE basic requirements of soil for irrigation purposes Adequate infiltration /absorption Internal drainage /soil depth Incline /slope/topography Water holding capacity (Any 3\

2.1.2THREE methods to control water runoff Develop stable waterways Apply contour ploughing Develop contour ridges /terracing Improve the plant coverage o n the soils Improve

2.2Physical effects of addition organic matter soil PHYSICAL ASPECT ORGANIC ALLY

2.3Natural pastures

2.3.1FOUR reasons for a camp system To make rotational grazing possible make regrowth possible during resting period To divide livestock in different herds separate different

2.3.2FOUR practices that lead to deterioration of veld Over grazing Incorrect b urning of veld Poor veld management

2.4Define between the sources of capital

2.4.1

2.4.2Credit: Money borrowed/loan obtained from a financial institution and paid back with interest Account opened at different agricultural service suppliers or agricultural organisations (Any 1\ (1\

2.4.3Production capital: Money obtained from the selling of produced agricultural products (1\

2.5Graph on law of diminishing return

2.5.1The economic characteristic of soil shown in the graph Law of diminishing returns (1\

2.5.2Reason for the graph not starting at a yield of 0 ton/ha Even if no fertiliser is added to the soil The crop will still produce a yield From the nutrients that is naturally in soils (3\

2.6FOUR methods to increase productivity and sustainable production on a specific land Adapt production to scientific methods Make use of technology Irrigate the land Increase nutrient level of the land Choose the type of farming

2.7Labour

2.7THREE functions of a hired employee Physical labour functions Supervisory functions Management functions (3\

2.7FOUR methods of improving the conditions of health and safety Workplace must be free of dangerous substances Workplace must be organised in such a manner to prevent injuries All dangerous zone must be indicated or marked

2.8Effect of incorrect calibration on degradation Pollution of soil and water sources increases with too high concentration Too high concentration can kill the natural enemies or beneficial insects Too low concentration can increase competition amongst plants and

2.9Budget

2.9.1Identify the type of budget Whole farm budget/animal and crop enterprise budget Motivation incorporates the budget of all enterprises on the farm/incorporates the budget for livestock and crops (2\

2.9.2TWO reasons for compiling a budget for a farm enterprise Predict the expenses and revenues/predict the possible profit or loss As a financial control measure/prevent over or under spending To indicate areas/time of cost constrains

2.9.3Calculate of items from the data given in the budget (a\ Total costs of livestock enterprise Total costs = R553 000 (1\ (b\ Total returns of livestock

2.9.4Net profit or loss Profit/loss = total income total expenditure 1 016 000 + R167 000 R553 000

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3.1Entrepreneur

3.1.1Defin ition of an entrepreneur A person who s ee opportunity in the market Take the risk in

3.1.2FOUR criteri that should be considered The time it takes for the product to be ready for consumers. The value of the product The risk involved The uniqueness of the product Whether the business venture matches the personal skills and goals of

3.2SWOT analyses and an example Components Description Strengths Describe the strength of a business using an example.

3.3Product of choice All activities should relate to product of choice Rearrange activities with reason ( e.g. Milk\ Harvesting and appropriate reason e.g. Cows being milked

3.4WO pricing objectives which are guiding the pricing decisions To make p rofit To have more s table prices To m aintaining sale volumes To increase the

3.5Scenario on marketing costs

3.5TWO main factors determining price Demand Supply (2\

3.5Calculate profit at Market A Produce total risk 000 70% 400 Profit income

3.5Calculate profit at Market Profit income expenditure 000 R30 km R12

3.5Recommendation to farmer Sell produce of week 3 at Market B if not stored /highly perishable If possible store the produce of week 3 to week 4 Sell produce of week 4 and stored produce at M arket B t

3.6Balance sheet

3.6ITEMS Current asset Non current assets Current liabilities Non current

3.6Type of a farm record prepared from assets and liabilities Balance sheet (1\

3.6Net worth Net worth = Total value of assets Total value of liabilities = R 2 900 000,00 200 000,00

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4.1Food legislation

4.1.1FIVE specifications regarding labelling regulations Trade mark Description of the product content Pictorial representation of the contents or serving suggestions Contact details of the manufacturer of

4.1.2FOUR important aspects of the National Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003\ Minimum requirements for processing premises Transportation and handling of food Control and prevention of otifiable diseases (food poisoning\

4.2Distinguish between fermentation and decomposition

4.2.1Fermentation process facilitated by man to produce value added products Good microbes are activated /added (2\

4.2.2Decomposition process of food spoilage (food decay\ nwanted microbes activated (2\

4.3THREE examples of food processed through filtration Wine Beer Fruit juices Gelatine Vinegar

4.4Name and describe THREE factors influencing processing Perishability (shelf life\ the more perishable the product the quicker processing must take place Mass or raw products higher masses need

4.5A typical ag ricultural organogram structure Rubric If all four is mentioned in the correct order 2 marks All four mentioned in the correct order, directions and levels clearly visible with blocks but without line or arrows

4.6Control as a managerial principle

4.6.1Definition Supervision of activities according to present schedule/planning (2\

4.6.2Method Regular inspections To make sure activities are being undertaken as planned (2\

4.6.3Quality assurance Compare to a set of standards (1\

4.7FOUR reasons for planning Important in decision making Important to q uantify future risks and uncertainties such as changes in patterns the resources

4.8THREE factors of decision making The speed with which the decisions are made The degree of accuracy with which the decisions are taken The acceptability of the decisions for those who are affected by them

4.9Name and describe TWO aspects of organisation Organising the business Management activities like administration and financial aspects Organising the farming activities Correct combination (mix\ and application

4.10FIVE activities of agritourism Place of interest for agricultural exposure An agricultural or association enterprise farm Point of sale of products /self harvesting of products Working holiday

4.11TWO roles of a farmer in agri tourism. To promote the enterprise and its product To motivate youth and women not to abandon country side Preserving nature (Any 2\ (2\ [50] TOTAL SECTION B:50

Topics Identified

Plant ProductionAnimal ProductionAgricultural ManagementSoil Science

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectAgricultural Management Practices

Year2017

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages12

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2017

Days since exam3,276

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