ANIMAL NUTRITION
Animal nutrition is the process by which an animal obtains nutrient necessary for its healthy growth and development. IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL FEEDS Animal feeds are needed for growth Useful for… Read More »ANIMAL NUTRITION
SS 2 Agricultural Science (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
FARM RECORD AND FARM ACCOUNT
MEANING OF FARM ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS FARM ACCOUNT Farm Accounts are statements of money paid out or received for goods and services used in a farming business. FARM RECORD… Read More »FARM RECORD AND FARM ACCOUNT
BASIC ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
The following economic concept explains the behavior of consumers of agricultural goods. These concepts or elements includes Wants: this is the desire or needs of man to own goods and… Read More »BASIC ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
CROP IMPROVEMENT
Crop improvement is defined as the science that deals with the development of new crop varieties with superior quality and quantity. AIMS OF CROP IMPROVEMENT To increase yield To improve… Read More »CROP IMPROVEMENT
WEEDS FOUND IN FARMS
A weed is any plant that grows in a place where it is not (expected to grow) wanted ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF WEEDS They compete with crops for space Weeds compete… Read More »WEEDS FOUND IN FARMS
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CROP PESTS
METHODS OF PEST CONTROL Crop pests can be prevented or controlled through the following methods: Physical control Cultural control Biological control Chemical control PHYSICAL CONTROL This involves the physical removal… Read More »PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CROP PESTS
PESTS OF CROPS | MEANING, TYPES, CLASSIFICATION, IMPORTANT
MEANING OF CROP PEST A crop pest can be defined as any organism capable of causing damage to the crop. TYPES OF CROP PEST Important crop pest are grouped in… Read More »PESTS OF CROPS | MEANING, TYPES, CLASSIFICATION, IMPORTANT
DISEASES OF CROPS | MEANING, CAUSES, EFFECTS, CONTROL
MEANING AND CAUSES OF DISEASE A crop is a plant cultivated by man for a specific purpose. A plant disease is a deviation of the plant from the normal state… Read More »DISEASES OF CROPS | MEANING, CAUSES, EFFECTS, CONTROL
FLORICULTURE – ORNAMENTAL PLANTS | IMPORTANCE, SPECIES, CULTIVATION, SOURCES, MAINTENANCE
Floriculture: is a discipline of horticulture that is concerned with the production and management of ornamental plants. Ornamental plants are beautiful trees or shrubs which can be used to decorate… Read More »FLORICULTURE – ORNAMENTAL PLANTS | IMPORTANCE, SPECIES, CULTIVATION, SOURCES, MAINTENANCE
FOREST MANAGEMENT
Forest can be defined as a large area of land covered with trees and bushes, either growing wild or planted for some purposes which serves as habitat to various kinds… Read More »FOREST MANAGEMENT
MEANING OF PASTURES AND FORAGE CROPS | FULL EXPLANATION
Pasture: This is a piece of land on which forage crops grow. Forage Crops: These are plants cultivated (or growing naturally) whose vegetative parts (leaves and stem) are fed on… Read More »MEANING OF PASTURES AND FORAGE CROPS | FULL EXPLANATION
FARMING PRACTICES
FARMING PRACTICES The following farming practices have consequences or effects on the soil; BUSH BURNING This involves the setting of fire on the bushes to clear out the vegetation… Read More »FARMING PRACTICES
PLANT NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLES
PLANT NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLES Plant nutrients are classified into two, these includes macronutrient and micronutrient. MACRONUTRIENTS These are mineral elements or nutrients required by crops in large quantities.… Read More »PLANT NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLES
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION These factors are grouped into three, Climatic factor Biotic factor Edaphic factor CLIMATIC FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION Climate is the average weather condition of… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
IRRIGATION This is the artificial application of water to soil or land for farming purposes. FACTORS THAT DETERMINES IRRIGATION SYSTEM Availability of water. Slope of the land. Soil type.… Read More »IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
SURVEYING AND PLANNING OF FARM STEAD
MEANING OF FARM SURVEYING Farm surveying is defined as the process of measuring and mapping out the position, topography, size and boundary of an area of farm land. It can… Read More »SURVEYING AND PLANNING OF FARM STEAD
FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
FARM MACHINERY Farm machinery includes various types of machines and implements used in the farm. These include tractor, plough, harrows, cultivators, ridgers, planter, harvesters, shellers, dryer, sprayer, and incubators TRACTOR:… Read More »FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION
The five major factors which control soil formation are: climate, parent materials, topography, biotic factors and time. CLIMATE: Climate is the average weather condition of a place over long period… Read More »FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION
SOIL
MEANING OF SOIL Soil can be defined as the unconsolidated weathered materials found in the upper most layer of the earth surface on which plants grow. It provides support and… Read More »SOIL