Explanation

(a) Farm tools;

• I = Knapsacks sprayer
• Il = Watering can
• Ill = Sieve
• IV = Sickle (short handle)
• V = Spanner
• VI = Feeder/ Waterer

(b) Uses;

• I - Spraying chemicals such as pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and liquid fertilizers.
• Il - application of water to crops (during the season), application of liquid fertilizers.
• IlI - used for separation of soil particles., to sieve compost of F.Y.M. to make nursery soil., to analyse the texture of the soil., for seed separation in seed processing
• IV - used for harvesting fruits/cereal crops., used for cutting grass pasture for animals
• V -used for loosening and tightening of nuts on farm machinery.
• VI - used for feeding chicks/fowls in poultry farm., used also as drinker to provide water for chicks/fowls.

(c) Methods of maintenance;

• I -should be properly rinsed with water after use to get rid of left-over chemicals. Open up clogged nozzle or clean the nozzle and keep it in a cool, dry place.
• Il - should be drained after use, stored upside down; rinse /wash with water if used for liquid fertilizers; keep in a cool dry place.
• Ill - store in a cool, dry place and clean after use
• IV -sharpen regularly the blunt edges; apply grease to avoid rusting and clean after use and store in an area free regularly. from rain and termites. 
• V - store in a cool dry place and clean after use.
• VI - store in a cool, dry place and clean

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