December 9, 2022

Introduction Planting materials are either planted directly in a seedbed or indirectly through a nursery bed. A seedbed is a piece of land which could be small or large and prepared to receive planting materials. A nursery bed on the other hand is a small plot of land specially prepared for raising seedlings or planting […]

Planting is the placement of the planting material in the soil for the purpose of regeneration in order to produce more of the plant species. Types of planting materials Seeds Seeds are produced by flowering after pollination and fertilization. They contain the part of the plant that germinates and subsequently grows in to new plants.

Introduction Plant nutrients occur in the soil in form of soluble substances. These substances are taken in by the plants in different quantities depending on their roles in the plant tissues. Essential Elements These are nutrients needed by plants for various uses. They are divided into two broad categories namely: Macronutrients micronutrients. Macro-nutrients These are

TOPIC 1 : SOIL FERTILITY II ( INORGANIC FERTELIZERS ) – Click to view TOPIC 2 : CROP PRODUCTION II ( PLANTING ) – Click to view TOPIC 3 : CROP PRODUCTION III ( NURSERY PRACTICES) – Click to view TOPIC 4 : CROP PRODUCTION IV ( FIELD PRACTICES ) – Click to view TOPIC

Introduction Economics is the study of how man and society chooses to allocate scarce productive resources to produce various commodities, over time, and distribute them among various consumers in society. It attempts to explain how man can best use the limited resources to produce goods and services which satisfies his needs with minimum wastage or

Introduction The term livestock is used to refer to all domesticated animals. These animals include cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, camels, bees, fish and donkeys. The importance of keeping livestock: Source of food. Source of income. Cultural values. Source of animal power. Provision of raw materials for industries. Farmyard manure from the animals is

Introduction Soil fertility is the ability of the soil to provide crops with the required nutrients in their proper proportions. Characteristics of a Fertile Soil Good depth – Good soils give roots greater volume to obtain plant nutrients and provide strong anchorage. Good aeration – for the respiration of plant roots and use by soil

Introduction Water is a very important natural resource. It is necessary for both crops and livest Uses of water in the farm; Cleaning equipment. Irrigation in dry areas. Processing farm produce, for example, co Drinking by livestock and m Mixing agro-chemicals such as acaricide, fungicides and herbicides. Providing power in water mills to grind grain

Introduction A piece of land which is prepared is known as seedbed. A seedbed is a piece of land that is prepared ready to receive planting materials. Seedbed Preparation Reasons for Seedbed Preparation; To enable water to infiltrate. To kill weeds To improve soil aeration. To destroy pests and diseases. To incorporate organic matter in

Introduction Farm tools and equipment perform specific jobs in the farm. They make work easier and more efficient. They can be classified according to their uses as follows: Livestock Production Tools and Equipment Workshop Tools and Equipment Care and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment Reasons for Maintenance To increase durability. To increase efficiency. Reduce costs

Introduction Agricultural production is influenced by external factors: Human factors Biotic factors Climatic factors Edaphic factors. Human Factors These are human characteristics which affect the way decisions are made and operations carried out. Level of education and technology: Skills Technological ad van cements . Human health/HIV-AIDS: These affect the strength, the vigour, vision and the

Definition of Agriculture    Agriculture is the science and art of cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock. As a science, it involves experimentation and application of scientific knowledge in such areas as; Soil analysis, Control of pests and diseases, Farm machinery and structures, Crop and livestock breeding. As an art, it involves the use