1988 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical Study the farm tools illustrated by diagrams I -VI below and use them to answer...

Study the farm tools illustrated by diagrams I -VI below and use them to answer Questions 1(a) - (c).

(a) Name the tools illustrated by diagram I -VI

(b) State one use of each of the tools illustrated by diagrams I -VI.

(a) Farm tools;

(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.

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