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SENIOR CERTIFICATE/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
NOVEMBER 2020
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Agricultural Management Practices 2 DBE/November 2020
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Read the questions carefully and answer only what has been asked.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D.
1.1.1 The section in a worker's contract which indicates the position
occupied by the worker:
A Job description
B Job title
C Workplace
D Starting date
1.1.2 The employee's information required in a worker's contract:
(i) Name and ID number
(ii) Meal breaks
(iii) Annual leave
(iv) Date of employment
A (i), (iii) and (iv)
B (i), (ii) and (iii)
C (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D (i), (ii) and (iv)
1.1.3 A type of leave a permanent farm worker is entitled to:
A Bonus leave
B Family responsibility leave
C Resting leave
D Funeral leave
1.1.4 A loss of soil quality and productivity:
A Erosion
B Pollution
C Degradation
D Conservation
1.1.5 A type of farmer who uses most of the farm produce for household
consumption:
A Cash crop farmer
B Subsistence farmer
C Commercial farmer
D Irrigation farmer
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1.1.6 A resource in the primary sector of the farming business that needs
both physical and mental inputs to produce goods and services:
A Physical resource
B Natural resource
C Financial resource
D Human resource
1.1.7 An incentive given to workers to improve their level of performance:
A Exploitation
B Disciplinary action
C Good living conditions
D Corrective measures
1.1.8 The type of agritourism where people visit farms with the aim of
trophy hunting:
A Game farm stays and trips
B Product routes
C Cultural tourists
D Adventure tourists
1.1.9 A person who transforms commodities using value-adding
methods:
A Retailer
B Processor
C Wholesaler
D Producer
1.1.10 The marketing organisation established by the government to
provide international trade information:
A Outspan and Unifruco
B Product export control board
C South African Foreign Trade Organisation
D Capespan Group Ltd (10 x 2) (20)
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1.2 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term/phrase in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–L) next to the question numbers
(1.2.1 to 1.2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.11 M. Use each description
in COLUMN B only ONCE.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.2.1 Inventory A producing a unique product
1.2.2 Product colour B forbid the import or export of
particular agricultural products
1.2.3 Record keeping
C set the desired row width, correct
1.2.4 Straight line spacing in rows, the correct
amount of fertilisers and plant at
1.2.5 Planters the correct depth
1.2.6 Drying D dehydration of animal and crop
products to increase their shelf life
1.2.7 Free marketing and reduce decay
1.2.8 Marketing of Agricultural E an indicator of the crop's readiness
Products Act, 1996 for harvesting
(Act 47 of 1996)
F outbreak of livestock disease in the
1.2.9 Business survival strategy area
1.2.10 Business threat G provides a complete list of assets
belonging to the farm
H marketing of the farm product is
not controlled or restricted
I decision-making step
J method to calculate depreciation
K helps the farmer with future
planning and budgeting
L prevents overgrazing
(10 x 2) (20)
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1.3 Give the CORRECT agricultural term for each of the following descriptions.
Write only the term next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.3.6 Recording.
1.3.1 A financial document indicating all possible income and
expenditure of a farming enterprise for a year
1.3.2 The process used to select products for different markets
1.3.3 The Labour Act addressing procedures on the termination of
employment
1.3.4 An excessive quantity of products or goods available in the market
1.3.5 Business expenses that must be met within a short period of time
(5 x 1) (5)
1.4 The following statements are INCORRECT. Change the UNDERLINED
word(s) to make the statements CORRECT. Write the answers next
to the question numbers (1.4.1 to 1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.4.6 Fixed Capital.
1.4.1 Monoculture ensures better utilisation of land, labour and capital.
1.4.2 Credit can only be created if the necessary funds are available.
1.4.3 Flexibility of the market should be maintained in respect of supply
and demand.
1.4.4 Plains is a characteristic of natural pastures consisting of
mountains, plateaus and slopes.
1.4.5 Free marketing is when farmers supply their produce to large chain
stores or food suppliers based on a written agreement. (5 x 1) (5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2: PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
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2.1 Describe how strong winds can influence crop production negatively. (3)
2.2 Farm workers have the right to work in a safe environment.
2.2.1 Name the Act that provides for a safe workplace. (1)
2.2.2 Name FOUR protective measures that workers must consider when
working with dangerous substances. (4)
2.3 Redraw the table below in the ANSWER BOOK and complete it by indicating
the type of capital needed for each item with a tick () in the appropriate
block.
FARM ITEM LONG-TERM MEDIUM-TERM SHORT-TERM
CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL
(FIXED (MOVABLE (WORKING
CAPITAL) CAPITAL) CAPITAL)
E.g. Fertilisers
Livestock
Implements
Fences
Wages (4)
2.4 Identify EACH of the types of farm labourers described below:
2.4.1 Labourers that harvest fruit during a specific time of the year (1)
2.4.2 Labourers milking cows in the morning and the afternoon (1)
2.4.3 A bricklayer hired to build a concrete reservoir on the farm (1)
2.5 Discuss FIVE ways of protecting soil fertility against erosion and loss
of nutrients. (5)
2.6 Distinguish between commercial farming and subsistence farming with regard
to the following aspects:
2.6.1 Use of technology (2)
2.6.2 Volume of output (2)
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2.7 The sketches below illustrate camp systems designed for rotational grazing.
A. Wagon wheel B. Conventional
= water trough = wetland area
2.7.1 Give an explanation of why some camps are bigger than others. (2)
2.7.2 Discuss the advantages of the wagon wheel layout (A). (3)
2.7.3 Explain how the farmer can solve the problem of grazing camps of
different sizes. (2)
2.7.4 Give THREE reasons why it is necessary to give camps a resting
period in a rotational grazing system. (3)
2.8 Soil data collected during sampling describes the nature of the soils by
referring to their properties.
Discuss the influence of the following TWO properties on the production
capability of the soil:
2.8.1 Soil colour (4)
2.8.2 Soil texture (6)
2.9 Discuss the effect of soil pollution that occurs due to the incorrect application
of pesticides, under the following headings:
2.9.1 Soil degradation (2)
2.9.2 Water pollution (2)
2.10 Give TWO examples of where animal traction could be used on a farm. (2)
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QUESTION 3: ENTREPRENEURSHIP, RECORDING, MARKETING, BUSINESS
PLANNING AND ORGANISED AGRICULTURE
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3.1 Give FOUR important aspects that a farmer should consider when a market
survey is analysed before starting a new business. (4)
3.2 The list below shows the different types of businesses found in the agriculture
sector.
Agritourism
Vegetable production
Feed companies
Irrigation equipment supplier
Dairy
Abattoirs
Deduce from the list above which TWO businesses can be categorised into
EACH of the following:
3.2.1 The primary agricultural sector (2)
3.2.2 The secondary agricultural sector (2)
3.2.3 The tertiary agricultural sector (2)
3.3 Compare the features of free marketing and cooperative marketing of
agricultural products. Write only the answers next to the question numbers
(3.3.1 to 3.3.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
FEATURES FREE MARKETING COOPERATIVE
MARKETING
Bargaining power 3.3.1 3.3.4
Marketing costs 3.3.2 3.3.5
Consumer protection 3.3.3 3.3.6 (6)
3.4 Give TWO reasons why a farmer needs finance when selling the produce. (2)
3.5 The prices of goods in any market depend on the interaction of three factors.
Name the THREE factors and describe how each will determine the price. (6)
3.6 Advise a farmer about the best time to take produce to the market in order to
make the greatest possible profit from the sale of produce. (4)
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3.7 CROP PRODUCTION BUDGET
EXPECTED EXPENDITURE
ITEM QUANTITY VALUE TOTAL
Seed 2 kg R40/kg (a)
Fertilisers 850 kg R280/50 kg R4 760
Transport of fertilisers 17 bags R5/bag (b)
Pesticides 500 g R187/500 g R187
Wages per week 4 workers R400/worker (c)
Packaging materials 1 500 units R1/unit R1 500
Transport to markets 6 trips R300/trip R1 800
TOTAL EXPECTED EXPENSES (d)
EXPECTED INCOME
ITEM QUANTITY VALUE TOTAL
Harvested crops 1 500 bags R15/bag (e)
TOTAL EXPECTED INCOME
3.7.1 Define a budget. (2)
3.7.2 Calculate the missing amounts (a) to (e). (5)
3.7.3 Calculate the profit or loss. Motivate your answer. Show ALL the
calculations and the formula for calculations. (4)
3.7.4 Name TWO basic elements of a budget. (2)
3.8 Complete the table below in the ANSWER BOOK. Use the table to classify
the following records as production, physical or financial records.
LIST OF RECORDS
Cash flow
Workshop tools inventory
Stock of seeds for next planting season
Crop yield per ton of fertiliser used
Number and condition of young animals born
PRODUCTION RECORD PHYSICAL RECORD FINANCIAL RECORD
(5)
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3.9 BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDING 20 MARCH 2020
31 MARCH 2019 20 MARCH 2020
ASSETS: R R
Fixed assets
Land and buildings 600 000 650 000
Medium term
Vehicles 100 000 100 000
Machinery and equipment 200 000 180 000
Current assets
Cash in bank 15 000 20 000
Livestock on hand 200 000 210 000
Accounts receivable 50 000 30 000
Total assets
LIABILITIES: R R
Long-term loan 400 000 350 000
Accounts payable 140 000 150 000
Total liabilities 540 000 500 000
Owners' equity 625 000 690 000
3.9.1 Identify an asset that increased in value. Give a reason for your
answer. (2)
3.9.2 Identify an increase in liability. (1)
3.9.3 Give a reason for the lower value of the machinery and equipment
in March 2020. (1)
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QUESTION 4: HARVESTING, PROCESSING, MANAGEMENT AND AGRITOURISM
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4.1 Planning is a management task where a plan of action is created.
4.1.1 Give and discuss THREE reasons for planning. (6)
4.1.2 Rearrange, in the correct sequence (order), the following steps in
the planning process:
Develop alternatives
Analyse information
Formulate objectives and goals
Implementation and evaluation
Choose between alternatives
Collect information (6)
4.2 A part of labour management is to ensure that the correct legal documents
are available.
Give FIVE reasons why a contract between an employer and an employee
(worker) is so important. (5)
4.3 Explain the storage of agricultural products in terms of the following:
4.3.1 Temperature (1)
4.3.2 Ventilation (1)
4.4 The farmer can process agricultural products to stop decay.
4.4.1 State the main aim of processing agricultural products. (2)
4.4.2 Briefly discuss THREE disadvantages of processing. (3)
4.4.3 Name THREE ideal requirements of suitable packaging material. (3)
4.4.4 Name TWO types of packaging material. (2)
4.5 The Department of Health considers the routine medical examination of food
handlers as unreliable in the prevention of food-borne disease.
4.5.1 Name ONE food-handling strategy that can prevent food-borne
diseases. (1)
4.5.2 State TWO principles of a healthy food-handling strategy. (2)
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4.6 Match the list of products provided (4.6.1 to 4.6.3) with the list of value-added
methods below. The value-added methods should be in the correct order for
each product, e.g. Fruit – graded, dried, packed.
Cuts
Dried
Graded
Sheared
Milled
Butter
Packed
Baked
4.6.1 Meat (4)
4.6.2 Wool (3)
4.6.3 Grains (4)
4.7 Agritourism is experiencing a phase of growth and development.
4.7.1 Discuss the reasons behind this positive growth in the demand for
agritourism. (4)
4.7.2 Describe how agritourism can positively contribute to the economic
objectives of a country. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 150
GRAND TOTAL: 200
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