16:50 ail 56 @@ Done AGP3702 ASSINGMENT TWO 2024._... AGP3702 Assignment two 2024 AGP 3702: Assignment Two Lecturer: Dr M.E Malobane Instructions: Answer all the answers and be mindful of assignment due data. Make sure you submit the correct file as no marks will be given for incorrect submission. Submit the assignment in the correct assignment shell. Feel free to contact the lecturer if you have any question relating to this assignment. Wish you all the best. Question 1 1. A group of farmers planting maize approach you because they are having problem of weeds in their field. Give a detailed weed management for both broad leaves and grass weeds under maize production. (8) 2. A livestock farmer in a remote area approaches you because he/she has a problem with waste management. Advise the farmer on how to manage waste while contributing to climate change mitigation. N.B: Your advice should help the farmer to save or make money in the process and this should be outlined in your advice. (10) 3. Explain the role of integrated pest management (IPM) in reducing the environmental impact of plant production. Provide practical examples relevant to South Africa. (6) 4. A cow consumes 17 kg of hay per week with a moisture of 9%. The cow then excretes 7 kg of manure with a moisture of 60%. Calculate the coefficient of digestibility of the hay. (6) 5. How can livestock animals contribute to land degradation? And what can be done to avoid this? (5) AGP3702 Assignment two 2024 6. Which greenhouse gas is more associated with cattle farming? And how can this gas be minimize in cattle farming? (5) [TOTAL MARKS: 40] Unisa 2024