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Centre Number Student Number 2005 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Agriculture Paper 1 Total marks 70 General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 2 hours Write using black or blue pen Draw diagrams using pencil Board-approved calculators may be used Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page and page 5 Section I Pages 2 4 25 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section II Pages 5 8 30 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 50 minutes for this section Section III Pages 9 10 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 6 9 Allow about 30 minutes for this section 301 Section I 25 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 40 minutes for this section Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 1 (9 marks) Name ONE farm product you have studied. Name of product ...................................................................................................... For the farm product you have named: (a) 1 Identify ONE market specification. ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe ONE management strategy a farmer can use to meet this market specification. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Account for a farmer s decision to sell the product even though it may not meet this market specification. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Explain how the timing of a named management operation affects the profitability of the product named above. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 2 4 Marks Question 2 (9 marks) (a) Describe ONE effect of farming practices on waterways. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline ONE Aboriginal land management practice and its effect on the environment. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Name a soil degradation problem associated with agricultural production. Soil degradation problem .......................................................................................... (c) Identify TWO farming practices that have contributed to this soil degradation problem. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Explain a practice that farmers use to overcome this soil degradation problem. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 3 3 Marks Question 3 (7 marks) A researcher conducted a trial using seven sites to determine the effect of two pesticides on the population of locusts. The results for each of the seven sites for each pesticide are shown in Figure 1. Locust numbers surviving in response to pesticide type 70 60 Locust numbers surviving per unit area 50 Key Pesticide A Pesticide B 40 30 20 10 1 2 34 5 Site number 6 7 Figure 1 (a) Calculate the mean levels of locust numbers for each pesticide treatment. 2 Pesticide treatment A ............................................................................................ Pesticide treatment B ............................................................................................ (b) Compare the variability of the results for each pesticide treatment. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Propose THREE further actions the researcher may take before making recommendations to farmers based on the results from this trial. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 4 Board of Studies NSW 2005 3 2 005 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Agriculture Centre Number Section II 30 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 50 minutes for this section Student Number Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 4 (15 marks) (a) Describe the effect of a named pest or disease on an animal production system. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Explain how, in a pest population, chemical resistance occurs and may increase over time. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Explain how the farmer can use integrated pest management strategies to control a named pest or disease. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 6 302 5 4 Marks Question 4 (continued) (d) The diagram below identifies some new technologies and current issues in animal production. OR G IS AN IC BAN EXP LIVE ORT S NO E MOR ING ES MUL NEW TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES ENVIRONMENT C : ETI GEN EERING ! IN ENG O WAY N Analyse how animal production systems may be changed as a result of: developments of new technology; and animal welfare issues. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 4 6 6 Marks Question 5 (continued) The following is further information provided for farmers considering growing legume crops: The legume crop should be sown, using minimum tillage methods, into cereal stubble to maximise nitrogen fixation. Weed seed levels should be low. (c) Describe ONE effect of high weed seed levels on cropping systems. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Explain a role of legumes in crop rotation systems. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (e) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using minimum tillage in cropping systems. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 5 8 Board of Studies NSW 2005 6 2 005 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Agriculture Section III 15 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 6 9 Allow about 30 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Marks Question 6 (15 marks) (a) Describe TWO factors that lead to irregular farm income. (b) Analyse various marketing strategies farmers could use to maximise farm income. 5 10 In your answer, identify the key components of each marketing strategy, and illustrate the implications of each strategy with examples. OR Question 7 (15 marks) (a) Describe TWO factors a farmer would need to consider before choosing to grow a particular crop. 5 (b) Analyse the management strategies farmers could use to ensure that a selected crop reaches its genetic potential. 10 In your answer, identify the key components of each management strategy, and illustrate the implications of each strategy with examples. OR Please turn over 303 9 Marks Question 8 (15 marks) (a) Describe the changing protein and energy requirements of an animal from birth to maturity. 5 (b) Analyse the role of pasture in providing the protein and energy requirements of a named farm animal over a production cycle. 10 In your answer, identify the key issues related to a pasture s ability to provide protein and energy, and illustrate the implications of each issue with examples. OR Question 9 (15 marks) (a) Describe TWO ways a farmer may use computer technology in farm management. 5 (b) Analyse various sources of information farmers may use to assist farm management and decision making. 10 In your answer, identify the key components of each source of information, and illustrate the implications of using each source with examples. End of paper 10 Board of Studies NSW 2005 2005 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Agriculture Paper 2 General Instructions Paper 2 should be attempted only by students who have studied Electives Reading time 5 minutes Working time 1 hour Write using black or blue pen Board-approved calculators may be used 304 Total marks 30 Attempt TWO questions from Questions 1 6 Allow about 30 minutes for each question Total marks 30 Attempt TWO questions from Questions 1 6 Allow about 30 minutes for each question Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Marks Question 1 Agribusiness (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to the impact of a rural business on an agricultural industry. 3 (b) Explain TWO methods that could be used to develop new international markets for a product you have studied. 4 (c) Discuss different sources of finance farmers can access for their farm business. 8 Question 2 Animal Management (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to the use of a technology in animal production. 3 (b) Explain TWO management practices farmers may use to increase the reproductive efficiency of a named animal. 4 (c) Discuss issues associated with a range of disease control methods used in animal production. 8 Question 3 Horticulture (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to the adoption of a new technology in a horticultural industry. 3 (b) Explain TWO innovative plant propagation techniques that are used to increase production in horticulture. 4 (c) Discuss technological changes that are being introduced to a horticultural industry. 8 2 Marks Question 4 Innovation and Diversification (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to implementation of EITHER an alternative agricultural production system OR a technology. 3 (b) Explain TWO factors that can lead to the development of alternative agricultural production systems or technological innovations. 4 (c) Discuss issues involved in introducing alternative agricultural production systems or technologies into farm businesses. 8 Question 5 Plant Management (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to the potential to improve production in a plant production system. 3 (b) Explain TWO innovative technologies that have improved the management of environmental factors in a plant production system. 4 (c) Discuss issues involved with the introduction of genetically engineered plant varieties. 8 Question 6 Sustainable Land and Resource Management (15 marks) (a) Describe the research method that was used in a study relating to the more efficient use of water in an agricultural production system. 3 (b) Explain TWO innovative technologies used in land management that have increased sustainability in agriculture. 4 (c) Discuss issues associated with a total catchment management approach to sustainable water management. 8 End of paper 3 BLANK PAGE 4 Board of Studies NSW 2005

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