AGB GRP 3
AGRICULTURE PROJECT
TEACHING AID ON CRO PEST AND DISEASE
CONTROL
AGB GROUP MEMBERS
NAME ADM NO.
IAN NDUNG’U 20694
VIVIAN AENGWO 20673
SOPHIA GATWIRI 20626
MICHAEL KOTOL 20922
JOSEPH ODHIAMBO 20831
MAXWEL ONYANGO 20558
QUESTIONNAIRE ON HOUSEHOLD FARMING CHALLENGES AND THEIR
EFFECTS ON CROP PRODUCTION
Section A: Farmer Information
1. Farmer's Name (Optional): _______________________________
2. Gender:
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
3. Age Group
18 – 30 years
31 – 45 years
46 – 60 years
Above 60 years
4. Farm Location (Village/ County): ______________________________
5. Size of Land Under Cultivation (in acres):
Less than 1 acre
1 – 3 acres
4 – 6 acres
More than 6 acres
6. What are the main crops you grow on your farm?
Maize
Beans
Vegetables
Fruits
Others (please specify): _______________
Section B: Farming Practices
7. Which type of farming method do you use?
Rain-fed farming
Irrigation farming
Mixed farming
Organic farming
Others (please specify): _______________
8. What type of fertilizers do you use on your farm?
Organic (manure, compost)
Chemical fertilizers
Both organic and chemical
None
9. Which pest and disease control methods do you use?
Chemical pesticides
Organic methods
Crop rotation
Others (please specify): _______________
Section C: Challenges Faced in Farming
10. What are the major challenges affecting your farm? (Tick all that apply)
Unpredictable rainfall/drought
Pests and diseases
Poor soil fertility
High cost of farm inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides)
Lack of access to quality seeds
Poor market access/low prices for produce
Post-harvest losses
Others (please specify): _______________
11. Which of the following factors affect your farm’s water availability?
Lack of irrigation systems
Dependence on seasonal rainfall
Poor water retention in soil
High cost of water supply
12. What methods do you use to improve soil fertility?
Manure application
Crop rotation
Use of cover crops
None
Section D: Effects on Crop Production
13. How have these farming challenges affected your crop production? (Tick all that apply)
Reduced yields
Poor crop quality
Increased crop diseases
Delayed planting/harvesting
Increased farm losses
14. Have you received any agricultural extension services or training on better farming practices?
- Yes
- No
15. What support do you need to improve your farm’s productivity? (Tick all that apply)
Access to better seeds and fertilizers
Pest and disease management training
Water conservation/irrigation support
Market access improvement
Government/NGO support
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your responses will help in identifying key
farming challenges and possible solutions to improve crop production.
