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2003

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 Total marks – 30


• Paper 2 should be attempted only • Attempt TWO questions from Questions 1–6
by students who have studied • Allow about 30 minutes for each question
Electives
• Reading time – 5 minutes
• Working time – 1 hour
• Write using black or blue pen
• Board-approved calculators may
be used

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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 how a financial technique may be used when considering changing or 3
expanding a present enterprise.

(b) Explain how a farmer would endeavour to obtain finance for an enterprise 4
change.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate the impact of a 8
large rural business organisation on the agricultural industries in which it is
involved. In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

Question 2 — Animal Management (15 marks)

(a) Describe how ONE breeding technique is used to manage the reproductive 3
outcome of farm animals.

(b) Explain how objective measurement is used in breeding programs in an animal 4


industry that you have studied.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate a current 8
technique/technology which is advancing productivity in an animal production
system. In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

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Marks
Question 3 — Horticulture (15 marks)

(a) Describe how the characteristics of an individual plant can affect its use in 3
horticulture.

(b) Explain how ONE physiological process in plants can be manipulated to 4


increase productivity in a horticultural system.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate a technological 8
innovation aimed at improving productivity in a particular horticultural industry.
In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

Question 4 — Innovation and Diversification (15 marks)

(a) Describe ONE feature of the biology of a plant or animal and how it is related 3
to the management of an alternative enterprise or production method.

(b) Explain how knowledge of the potential market and marketing techniques is 4
important in alternative enterprises or production methods.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate the 8
development and/or implementation of an alternative agricultural production
system or technology. In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

Please turn over

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Marks
Question 5 — Plant Management (15 marks)

(a) Describe how plant density affects vegetative yield and reproductive yield. 3

(b) Explain how TWO environmental factors may limit the physiological process of 4
photosynthesis.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate advancing 8
productivity in plant production systems. In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

Question 6 — Sustainable Land and Resource Management (15 marks)

(a) Describe the farming practices that have led to ONE form of soil degradation in 3
Australia.

(b) Explain the detailed soil processes that have led to ONE form of soil degradation 4
and how this degradation affects plant growth.

(c) Describe and evaluate a research study carried out to investigate an innovative 8
technology or practice that assists conservation of, or effective use of, water in
agriculture. In your answer, focus on:
• research design;
• data analysis and presentation;
• conclusion and recommendation.

End of paper

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© Board of Studies NSW 2003

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