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Centre Number Student Number 2004 H I G H E R SC 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 9 Section I Pages 2 6 25 marks Attempt Questions 1 3 Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section II Pages 9 13 30 marks Attempt Questions 4 5 Allow about 50 minutes for this section Section III Pages 17 18 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 (10 marks) Name ONE farm product you have studied. Name of product ...................................................................................................... For the farm product you have named: (a) 1 State ONE measure of production. ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline ONE on-farm management practice that improves the quality of the named product. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Explain how ONE off-farm factor can affect the quality of the named product. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 1 continues on page 3 2 3 Marks Question 1 (continued) (d) Explain how processing of the named product can increase its value. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 1 Please turn over 3 4 Marks Question 2 (6 marks) Figure 1 shows the area planted to chickpeas and the total production of chickpeas in Australia. Area planted and total production of chickpeas in Australia 350 300 KEY Area planted (Ha) Total production ( 000 t) 250 200 150 100 50 0 1990 1992 1994 1996 Year 1998 2000 Figure 1 (a) Identify the trend for the area planted to chickpeas shown in Figure 1. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe ONE factor that may account for the changes in total production of chickpeas shown in Figure 1. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Explain how changing levels of production may affect rural communities. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 4 3 Marks Question 3 (9 marks) You have been asked to conduct a trial to determine the effect of different rates of nitrogen fertiliser on wheat yield in your district. The trial involves testing the effects of 20 kg and 40 kg of nitrogen per hectare. A 9 m 9 m plot is available for the trial. (a) State a suitable application rate of nitrogen you could use as a control in this trial. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the role of a control in this trial. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Illustrate on the diagram below how you would set up this trial using randomisation and replication. 9m 9m (c) Question 3 continues on page 6 5 2 Marks Question 3 (continued) (d) Justify TWO further investigations that could be done before recommending a nitrogen fertiliser rate for the district. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 3 6 4 BLANK PAGE 7 BLANK PAGE 8 Board of Studies NSW 2004 2 0 0 4 H I GH ER SCH OOL CERTI FI CATE EX AM I N ATI ON 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) When cattle first arrived in a feedlot they were fed a starter ration. Progressively they were fed an intermediate ration and then fed a finisher ration. Grain 30% Hay 60% Other 10% Starter ration (a) Grain 50% Hay 40% Grain 80% Other 10% Intermediate ration Other 10% Hay 10% Finisher ration Identify the changes that occur in the composition of the ration from the starter ration through to the finisher ration. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe a feature of cattle that enables them to use hay as a feed source. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 10 302 9 2 Marks Question 4 (continued) (c) Explain why cattle were not fed finisher ration when first introduced into the feedlot. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (d) Explain, for a named animal production system, ONE practice used to manage nutritional requirements within the production cycle. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 4 continues on page 11 10 3 Marks Question 4 (continued) (e) Evaluate the use of native and introduced pasture species in providing pastures to meet production goals long-term sustainable pasture. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 4 11 5 Marks Question 5 (15 marks) (a) List FOUR soil nutrients needed for normal plant growth. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Explain, using an example, how ONE factor may affect the availability of a soil nutrient for plant growth. 3 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (c) Discuss TWO organic methods of improving soil fertility. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 5 continues on page 13 12 6 Marks Question 5 (continued) (d) Explain, using a plant production system you have studied, how the manipulation of the genes has affected plant production OR product quality. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 5 13 4 BLANK PAGE 14 BLANK PAGE 15 BLANK PAGE 16 Board of Studies NSW 2004 2 0 0 4 H I GH ER SCH OOL CERTI FI CATE EX AM I N ATI ON 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 the effect of THREE environmental factors on a plant production system you have studied. (b) For EACH of these environmental factors: 5 10 explain ONE management strategy farmers use to modify the impact of the factor discuss the effectiveness of these management strategies on plant production. OR Question 7 (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE factors that impact on the profitability of a farm business. (b) For EACH of these factors: 10 explain how the farm manager s decisions can address the factor to maintain profitability discuss how these decisions may affect the long-term sustainability of the farm. OR Please turn over 303 5 17 Marks Question 8 (15 marks) For an animal production system you have studied: (a) Describe changes in consumer preferences related to production and/or products from this animal industry. 5 (b) Explain THREE management strategies the farmers and/or the industry have put in place to meet these changed consumer preferences. 10 Discuss the legal and/or ethical issues that farmers and the industry need to address in the production and marketing chain that have arisen due to consumer preferences. OR Question 9 (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE examples of technological innovations in production systems you have studied. (b) For EACH of these innovations: 5 10 explain how the innovation has assisted farmers to meet marketing or production goals discuss the issues associated with the implementation of each innovation in agricultural systems. End of paper 18 Board of Studies NSW 2004 2004 H I G H E R SC 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 THREE different options that farmers have when selling a particular agricultural product. 3 (b) Explain TWO ways a farmer may use farm advisory services to assist farm decision making. 4 (c) For a specific agricultural product, evaluate the impacts of large organisations or companies on the production AND marketing of this product. 8 Question 2 Animal Management (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE strategies that a farmer may use to keep livestock in good health. 3 (b) Explain how objective measurement can improve a specific trait in an animal industry. 4 (c) Evaluate THREE management techniques that farmers may use to manipulate reproduction in farm animals. 8 Question 3 Horticulture (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE impacts that quarantine practices may have on horticultural industries. 3 (b) Explain how the level of inputs relates to the outputs for a horticultural system you have studied. 4 (c) Evaluate the role of the manager in the manipulation of a horticultural system in terms of supplying new or developing markets AND maintaining environmental sustainability. 8 2 Marks Question 4 Innovation and Diversification (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE new agricultural enterprises or technologies. 3 (b) Explain the importance of marketing in determining the success of an innovation in the marketplace. 4 (c) For an alternative agricultural production system OR technological innovation you have studied, evaluate the economic implications AND environmental impact. 8 Question 5 Plant Management (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE ways plant hormones are used to manipulate plant production. 3 (b) Explain the process of photosynthesis in plant growth. 4 (c) For a cropping system you have studied, evaluate how management may affect nutrient cycling AND plant reproduction. 8 Question 6 Sustainable Land and Resource Management (15 marks) (a) Describe THREE innovative strategies that have been implemented to address environmental sustainability in agriculture. 3 (b) Explain the farming practices that have led to ONE form of soil degradation. 4 (c) In terms of agricultural production, evaluate the effectiveness of government regulations on the supply AND quality of water. 8 End of paper 3 BLANK PAGE 4 Board of Studies NSW 2004

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