Theory question 102
Farm Surveying and Planning(a) Define the term farmstead
(b) List four factors to be considered in planning a farmstead
(c) Explain the importance of the factors listed in (b) above
(d) Give two reasons for planning a farmstead
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(a) A farmstead is the farm house together with all the production and processing buildings and structures (stores, pens, sheds) on the farm
(b) and (c) Any four, each explained: topography – well-drained, gently sloping land avoids flooding; water supply – needed for animals, cleaning and processing; accessibility/nearness to roads and markets – eases transport of inputs and produce; soil type – firm ground for buildings, fertile land kept for crops; wind direction – animal houses placed so smells blow away from the home; security; nearness to the fields – saves time; hygiene and waste disposal
(d) Any two: makes work efficient and saves time; prevents disease and health hazards; allows future expansion; good use of land; security of property
Define, list four factors, explain each, two reasons.