Agricultural Science, JSS 2, Week 6 Topic: Livestock Content Meaning of Livestock Meaning of Livestock Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber and labor. The enclosure of livestock in pastures and barns is a relatively new development in the history of agriculture Importance of Livestock Livestock
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Agricultural Science, JSS 2 Week 2 Topic: Types of Soil Meaning of Soil It is the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. There are three major types of soil namely: A. Sandy soil B. Clayey
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WEEK 6 Agricultural Science. S.S.S 2 Second Term TOPIC: Roles of Plant Nutrients Sixteen plant food nutrients are essential for proper crop development. Each is equally important to the plant, yet each is required in vastly different amounts. These differences have led to the grouping of these essential elements into three categories; primary (macro) nutrients,
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WEEK 1 Agricultural Science. S.S.S 2 Third Term TOPIC: Survey and planning of farmsteads Content Farm surveying is the process of measuring and mapping out the position, height, size and boundary of an area of farmland. Surveying generally, is the act of making measurements of the relative positions of the natural and man made features on
Agriculture JSS1 Topic: CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS BASED ON LIFE CYCLE Classification of Crops based on Life cycle and Uses Crops plants are classified based on three criteria which are; Botanical classification – Based on generic and specific names Agricultural classification – Based on the uses or important of crops to man and animals Classification based
Week 4 Topic: Bush Burning Introduction Bush burning is the act of setting forests, weeds and grasses on fire. Farmers clear farmland in preparation for the planting season. The weeds and grasses cleared are often burnt. Forest is a large area of land that is thickly covered with trees. The trees naturally grow on their
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Agricultural Science, JSS 1, Week 1 Topic: Agricultural Extension Contents: Meaning of Agricultural Extension Methods agents adopts in Agricultural Extension Meaning of Agricultural Extension Agricultural extension is simply the application of scientific research and new knowledge to Agricultural practices through farmer education. Methods agents can employ They are (a) The individual method, in which the agent deals
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WEEK 1 Agricultural Science. S.S.S 1 TOPIC: Feeds Of Farm Animals Farm animals are very important because they are major source of protein to man. Caring for them is quite essential. Farmers must ensure that they are given enough quality and quantity feeds to enable them produce enough milk, egg, and meat for consumption. Classification
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Agricultural Science, JSS 2, Week 1 Topic: Husbandry of Selected Crops Contents Meaning of Crop Husbandry Selected crops (maize) Crop Husbandry simply means careful management of the establishment, growth and harvesting of crops Cereals – Maize,Botanical Name: Zea mays Land Preparation Clearing of land Stumping should be done Land should be harrowed Ridges can also
WEEK 3 Agricultural Science S.S.S 1 TOPIC: AGRICULTURAL LAWS AND REFORMS LAND AND ITS USES From agricultural stand point, land is defined as the solid part of the earth surface in which agricultural activities can be practiced. Land like air and water is a free gift of nature. Use of Land for Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Purposes