NSC exam, Agricultural Management Practices, Nov 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION -
1.This question paper consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
4. Round off ALLcalculations to TWO decimal places, unless stated otherwise
SECTION A
QUESTION 1.1
Marks: 20
Question 1:

A farming system with a high output on a small piece of land is called ... farming.

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Question 2:

ONE of the following is NOT a general characteristic used to classify natural pastures:

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Question 3:

Movable capital in a farming enterprise refers to

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Question 4:

Before precision farming can commence you have to ...

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Question 5:

Before renting your services to other farmers it is important that you issue a/an ...

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Question 6:

The daily flow of money in a farming enterprise will be reflected in the ...

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Question 7:

Various preservation techniques exist where an inhibitor is added to prevent or even kill micro-organisms in food. Select a technique that does NOT refer to this statement:

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Question 8:

The aim of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) is that every labourer will ...

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Question 9:

The process whereby an agricultural product is changed by using yeast is called ...

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Question 10:

A marketing channel where a pooling system is commonly used to sell farmers' produce is called ... marketing.

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QUESTION 1.2 -
Choose the correct description that matches the items/phrases in question (1.2.1-1.2.10)
Marks: 20
Question 1:

Humidity

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Question 2:

Soil texture

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Question 3:

Commercial farming

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Question 4:

Global Positioning System

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Question 5:

Receipt

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Question 6:

Credit

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Question 7:

Management

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Question 8:

Export market

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Question 9:

Sterility

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Question 10:

Packaging

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QUESTION 1.3 - Give the correct term for each of the following from question 1.3.1-10
Marks: 11
Question 1:

The different aspects, like capital, labour and climate, that a farmer has to consider before starting a new agricultural production unit

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Question 2:

Doing the correct farming activity at the correct time with the correct equipment using the correct method

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Question 3:

The temperature at which an animal or plant will produce at its utmost during a season in a specific region

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Question 4:

A method of payment where a written instruction from the account holder authorises the bank to pay the payee on presentation

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Question 5:

The financial statement that reflects the probable income and expenditure for the year to come

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Question 6:

The type of document that will be issued for any transaction that takes place on a farm

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Question 7:

The type of document that will be issued for any transaction that takes place on a farm

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Question 8:

The type of labourer that works on a farm during the same period each year to perform tasks that occur yearly

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Question 9:

The process whereby a producer will advertise and sell the product that was produced on a farm

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Question 10:

A management principle that ensures that there are no conflicting issues in organised farming activities

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Question 11:

Organisations that will assist the farmer with information on the most recent production methods, marketing and assistance in financing

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SECTION B
QUESTION 2.1 -
ANIMAL AND CROP PRODUCTION
Farmers must be aware of the impact of their production methods on the environment and the resources available. Resources, like soil, water and veld, need to be well managed to ensure sustainable food production.
Marks: 7
Question 1:

Indicate FOUR possible ways in which a farmer can reduce the negative impact of production methods on the veld.

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Question 2:

Describe THREE factors that will have an influence on the veld management programme.

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QUESTION 2.2 -
Land that is not managed correctly will degrade (deteriorate) and will not be able to support future production. Two forms of degradation namely soil degradation and vegetation degradation are visible.
Marks: 6
Question 1:

State TWO causes of soil degradation.

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Question 2:

State TWO methods that can be used to rehabilitate areas where soil degradation occurs.

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Question 3:

Name TWO acts that control the use and management of natural resources.

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QUESTION 2.3 -
Briefly discuss the soil physical unchangeability under the following headings:
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Soil texture

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Question 2:

Soil depth

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Question 3:

Slope

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QUESTION 2.4 -
Capital is one of the most important resources in an agricultural farming enterprise.
Marks: 7
Question 1:

Name and explain the TWO main sources of capital that can be obtained from financial institutions.

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Question 2:

State THREE problems related to capital as a production factor.

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QUESTION 2.5 -
Precision farming is an integrated agricultural management system incorporating several technologies to produce agricultural products.
Marks: 7
Question 1:

State THREE benefits of precision farming.

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Question 2:

Arrange the information below chronologically to indicate the process of successful implementation of precision farming.

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QUESTION 2.6 -
The illustrations with explanations below represent different people and their relevant duties on a farm.
Marks: 9
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Question 1:

Study the information above carefully and identify the specific type of worker that each illustration (A–D) represents.

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Question 2:

From the illustrations above, select the worker that has the least job security.

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Question 3:

Briefly explain the differences between the workers in illustrations A and C by referring to the definitions.

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QUESTION 2.7 -
Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
The crop is planted during week one, ripens during week five, dries in week six and is harvested in week seven.
Marks: 8
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Question 1:

Indicate if there is enough water available for the seedlings.

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Question 2:

Indicate if there is enough water available during the ripening period of the crop.

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Question 3:

Give TWO possible solutions if there is not enough water available for the crop during a specific time of the cycle.

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Question 4:

List the FOUR problems that a farmer can experience if the rainfall in weeks six and seven is very high.

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QUESTION 3 - RECORDING, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
QUESTION 3.1
Marks: 2
Question 1:

List the basic information that any source document should display.

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QUESTION 3.2
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Define the term petty cash.

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QUESTION 3.3 -
A balance sheet gives the farmer a picture of the financial state of affairs at a certain date. It will give the information needed to decide whether credit need to be obtained, or not.
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Define the term balance sheet as a financial statement.

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Question 2:

Explain the meaning of the term net value.

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QUESTION 3.3.3 -
Briefly distinguish between the different terms of credit and give ONE example of the use of each one:
Marks: 9
Question 1:

(a) Long-term credit

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Question 2:

b) Medium-term credit

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Question 3:

c) Short-term credit

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QUESTION 3.4 -
Farming is generally a sole proprietary business. This means that a farmer must be a good entrepreneur for the business to succeed.
Marks: 7
Question 1:

Name FOUR characteristics of a good entrepreneur.

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Question 2:

Give THREE reasons why people should take the risk to start their own farming businesses.

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QUESTION 3.5 -
A farming business plan usually contains the information attached.
Categorise the items attached under the relevant headings (3.5.1–3.5.5) below.
Marks: 8
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Question 1:

Business description

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Question 2:

Market analysis/Overview

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Question 3:

Operational plan

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Question 4:

Risk analysis

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Question 5:

Financial plan

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QUESTION 3.6 -
The table below represents the record of income and expenditure of the cultivation of one hectare of a specific crop.
Marks: 8
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Question 1:

Calculate the following:
(a) Total income

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Question 2:

Calculate the following:
(b)Total expenditures

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Question 3:

Evaluate the values in the table to see if there was a profit or a loss made for the period indicated. Motivate your answer with calculations and a reason.

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QUESTION 3.7 -
Study the Cash Flow Budget of a livestock farm for a three-month period from 1 October 2013 to 31 December 2013.
Answer the questions that follow.
Marks: 10
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Question 1:

Calculate the total cash receipts (a–c) and the total cash payments (d–f) for the three-month period. Write your answer next to the question number (a–f).

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Question 2:

Indicate the month when the farm worked at a loss. Motivate your answer.

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Question 3:

Give TWO reasons why it is important to compile a farm budget.

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QUESTION 4 - HARVESTING, VALUE-ADDING, MARKETING, AGRITOURISM AND INDUSTRY
QUESTION 4.1
Marks: 4
Question 1:

The processing of agricultural products is very common in the 21st century. State FOUR advantages of processed products for the consumer.

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QUESTION 4.2
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Some farmers store agricultural products in small quantities. State the disadvantages when an agricultural product is stored in small quantities.

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QUESTION 4.3
Marks: 13
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Question 1:

State FOUR disadvantages of harvesting produce by hand.

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Question 2:

Indicate the problems that labourers will experience when harvesting produce by hand.

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Question 3:

Discuss how a farmer can improve the working conditions of labourers who harvest by hand.

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QUESTION 4.4 -
A farmer has the option to market fresh produce at a municipality fresh produce market or by a contract with one of the convenient supermarkets.
Marks: 7
Question 1:

Tabulate your answer to distinguish between  two marketing channels – a municipality fresh produce market and a contract with one of the convenient supermarkets – from the farmer's point of view

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QUESTION 4.5
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Name FOUR different methods that can be used to add value to fresh meat.

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QUESTION 4.6 -
Packed processed agricultural products must be labelled. Certain information is compulsory by law to be on the label.
Explain the information that must be provided on the label by referring to the following aspects:
Marks: 8
Question 1:

Product information

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Question 2:

Nutritional value

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Question 3:

Allergies

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QUESTION 4.7 -
Game farms are tourist attractions and contribute to the image of our country.
Marks: 5
Question 1:

Give THREE reasons why farmers are changing their farms to become agritourism attractions.

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Question 2:

Explain why a game farm is more of a tourist attraction than an ordinary farm.

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QUESTION 4.8
Marks: 5
Question 1:

Evaluate the information attached and make some recommendations to this farmer.

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