Agricultural Management Practices Memo 1 (English)

November 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Agricultural Management Practices

Memo 2015 Grade 12 English

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1.1Multiple choice questions

1.1.1010 x 2\ (20\

1.2Matching items

1.2.10(10 x 2\ (20\

1.3Correct agricultural term

1.3.1Movable capital

1.3.2Variable cost

1.3.3Entrepreneur

1.3.4Cooperative

1.3.5Own c apital

1.3.6Distribution / transportation

1.3.7Pool system

1.3.8Interest

1.3.9Marketing cost

1.3.10Gross farm income (10 x 1\ (10\ TOTALSECTION DB

2.1FIVE ways how temperature restrict agricultural production. Late/early frost can cause damage to crops, or even destroy the whole season production Long cold spells can reduce the growth rate as well as the yield of both

2.2The influence of slope crop production The slope of land should not be too steep Because rain falling on a steep cultivated land will easily wash away the top soil and promote soil erosion Northern slope is more productive

2.3Effect of soil depth on plant production Shallow soil Restricts the development of plant roots Have a lower water capacity this leads to poor yield Have a quicker water logged Deep soils Hold

2.4THREE factors that cause the change of the plant species Overgrazing Selective grazing Under grazing Veld fires rought /climate

2.5Types of credit for farmers Types of credit for farmers Long term credit Medium term credit Short term credit Duration

2.6Production methods in farming

2.6.1(a\ (b\ subsistence farming precision farming (2\

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2.7.1The type of farming system extensive intensive semi intensive (3\

2.7.2arming system Semi intensive / C (1\

2.8FOUR benefits of AIDS project for farm Prevention /awareness will have a healthier labour force Workers will create a healthier environment Earlier detection and treatment leads to less absentees Productivity of farm can increase

2.9.1Calculate missing amounts R80,00 R85,00 R1 600,00 012,00 R22 500,00 (5\

2.9.2Conclusion and calculation Profit / loss =Total expected income total expected expenses = R22 500,00 R10 012, = R12 48 8,00 The crop farmer will make

2.10Three aspects of planning Condition of the engine Appropriateness of the engine Conditions of the equip ment to be used with the engine Type of equipment with the engine size (Any 3\

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3.1FIVE challeng es faced by farm gate marketing Number of customers visiting the farm Can not get the price that the farmer wanted Lack of storage facilities Low bargaining power Lack of capital

3.2The role of agricultural marketing legislation It provide legal platform for the mar keting of agricultural products It regulate the economic functioning by promoting, guiding the overall eration of agricultural markets

3.3THREE differences between marketing and selling. Marketing Selling Profit orientated Product orientated Long term plans are made Short term objectives Emphasis is on consumer

3.4.1business plan It is a document that describes the business you want to start and indicate your goals and objectives Indicate the income and costs / financial aspect of the business Indicate the operation of the business and

3.4.2Reasons why a bank requires a business plan Business plans informs the bank manager on the following important aspects: Viability of the business Sustainability of business rofit w

3.5.1THREE methods of price setting Cost plus pricing /profit Competition orientated Market orientated pricing/going rate pricing Breakeven point Supply and demand arket equilibrium (Any 3\

3.5.2FOUR p rerequisites of a market Market size Geographical placing Stability Availability Satisfy needs Organised Good marketing functions and intuitional organisation

3.6.1Calculate price at point of sell Price after processing = R20/kg x 1.7 = R34/kg Final price = R34/kg x 1.5 = R51/kg Price processing = R20/kg + R20 x 70% = R20/kg + R14 = R34/kg Final price = R34/kg + R34/ kg x 50%

3.6.2Describe relation ship The longer the marketing chain, the higher the price the consumer will pay he shorter the marketing chain the less the consumer will pay for the product.

3.7.1Bar g raph on performance of workers Rubric appropriate heading correct x axis and labelling correct y axis and labelling

3.7.2Possible r eason for poor performance New worker on the farm Unskilled/untrained worker in the specific task Illness Absenteeism New type of work for the worker Any 1 (1\

3.7.3Selection and recommendations for worker Worker B AND Worker productivity improved over time Worker B outperform worker A from the third season Worker B beca me more skilful Any 2

3.8.1Percentage that tools and machinery contribute to the assets Total assets = R150 000 + R284 000 434 000

3.8.2The negative effect of high farm mechanisation (a\ Social justice : job losses/unemployment / no skilled labourers (1\ (b\

3.9Keeping record of farm related information e.g. (production, income, expenditure to help in planning and decisions making. (2\ [50] Bags harvested/day50

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4.1Compare different approaches to harvesting between the small commercial farmer and Large commercial farmer Large C ommercial

4.2FOUR components when designing packaging material Protection of the product Deliver and display the product in a way that it attracts the customers Make the product recognisable Have features that make it easy to handle

4.3FOUR characteristics of ideal packaging Sanitary Non Toxic Transparent Light weight Tamper proof

4.4Classify management activities

4.4.1Type of crop or combination of crops to produce (1\

4.4.2Decision on where to market the produce (1\

4.4.3Set up of budgets for comparison (1\

4.4.4Studying of market prices Keeping of records on production and labour (Any 1\ (1\

4.4.5Training of labourers (1\

4.4.6Organising a farmers market day. (1\

4.5.1FOUR reasons for preserving food To protect the food against micro organisms, enzymes and other form of spoilage To prepare food of uniform quality on a large scale to provide a stable market for food that is available for only a few days or

4.5.2FOUR food preserving methods where micro organisms development inhibited Applying cold / freezing

4.5.3FOUR methods of food preserving where micro organisms are killed Apply high concentration of salt or sugar Alcohol Chemical preserving agents Spices containing antimicrobial action

4.6FOUR types of coordination Informal coordination Programmed coordination Negotiated coordination Group coordination FOUR factors to consider for decision on harvesting Readiness/ripeness Climate

4.8TWO ways that a farmer can play a significant role in agr tourism By promoting farm stay holidays By bringing the country and city life together /education By ensuring the sustainable utilization of our natural resources

4.9Managerial skill and example Managerial skills Example Planning Control Budget

4.9Disciplinary action Can not take disciplinary action AND Reason No training of workers t show proper handling of equipment Fix br

Topics Identified

Plant ProductionAnimal ProductionAgricultural ManagementSoil Science

Mark Allocation

Total200 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectAgricultural Management Practices

Year2015

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages11

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago11y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2015

Days since exam4,007

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