SS1 Agric. Science – Farm Machinery

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to Types of Farm Machinery Description of Farm Machinery Uses and maintenance of Farm Machinery   CONTENT:  FARM

SS1 Agric. Science – Farm Power

Definition of farm power Sources of farm power Advantages and disadvantages of farm power KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:   CONTENT: FARM POWER    DEFINITION OF FARM POWER Power is the rate

Factors of Soil Formation

CONTENT: Climate Parent materials Topography Biotic factors Time Factors of soil formation The factors that control soil formation include: climate, parent materials, topography, biotic factors (living organisms), and time. Climate:

Rock Weathering and Process of Rock Weathering

CONTENT: Meaning of rock weathering Types/Processes of rock weathering Rock weathering The process of soil formation is referred to as weathering. Weathering is defined as the disintegration of rocks into

Agricultural Ecology

CONTENT: Meaning of Agricultural Ecology Components of Farm Ecosystem Interactions Among the Components of Agro-ecosystem Meaning of agricultural ecology Agricultural Ecology is defined as the study of crop plants and

Cultivation of Legumes, Roots and Tubers

Legumes are usually grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils, lupins, mesquite,

 Husbandry and Cultivation of Selected Crops

 CONTENT: Definition Of Husbandry Cultivation of Cereals Cultivation of Legumes   The cultivation of Roots and Tubers Husbandry Animal husbandry is the special branch of agriculture concerned with animals that

Pre-planting, Planting, and Post-planting Operations

 CONTENT: Definition of post-planting operations Post planting operations Post planting operations: They are the operations carried out after planting. It creates good conditions and proper maintenance for plant growth. Post

Cultural practices

In this class, we will discuss cultural practices. Pre-planting Operations Planting Operations Post-planting Operations Cultural practices are the various activities carried out on the farm before, during, and after planting