(a) (i) A rectangle-shaped farmland has a length of 0.2km and a breadth of 2,200km. Calculate the area of the farmland. (ii) Mention two importance of balance sheet to a farm manager.
(b) State five sources of agricultural loans in West Africa.
(c) Mention three reasons why the floor of a deep litter is preferably covered with wood shavings instead of sawdust
Explanation
(a) (i) Area of farmland in hectares Length 0.2km =200m Breadth = 2,200m Area of rectangle = length x breadth Area of farmland =200m x 2,200 = 440,000m² 1 hectare = 10,000m\(^2\) Area of farmland in hectares = \(\frac{440,000} {10,000}\)
(b) (i) Importance of balance sheet to a farm manager - Provides information on owner's equity - Shows the extent of liability accrued over the year/ Shows assets and liabilities of the farm - It is an indicator of farm's liquidity - Assists in the assessment of management performance - Shows the financial position of the farm - For tax purposes For budgeting and planning.
(b) Sources of agricultural loans in West Africa -Commercial Cooperative societies - Family members/ relatives/personal/savings - Agricultural banks - Non-governmental organizations (NGOS) - National Directorate of Employment (NDE) - Private money lenders - Microfinance Banks - Marketing agencies - Friends -Micro Credit Scheme - Bank of Industry
(c) Reasons why the floor of a deep litter house is preferably covered with wood shavings instead of sawdust - Sawdust is very fine and can easily be inhaled by chickens -Inhalation of sawdust by chickens can cause respiratory problems/nasal congestion - Sawdust harbours pathogens - Sawdusts cakes easily - Wood shavings absorb litter better than sawdust
