Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Meaning of Diseases A disease is any abnormality in health. It is a deviation from the normal functioning of any part of the animal body. The disease may manifest in the form of infection, irritation, or an unfavourable condition. Hence,…
The physiological state of the animals whether for pregnant, dry or lactating or young animals.
The availability of the feed stuff
The composition of the
Animal feed can be classified based on various factors, including the ingredients used, the nutritional composition, and the target animal species. Here are some common classifications of animal feed: Based on Ingredients: Based on Nutritional Composition: Based on Animal Species:…
The food given to farm animals is called livestock feed or simply ‘feed’. The livestock farmer must supply his animals with the appropriate quantity and quality of feed for: TYPES OF FEED Animals are fed with different kinds of feeds,…
Farm structures are simple erections that are constructed on the farm site to make farm operations easier. They are usually very simple building which are not made from concrete. Farm structures are constructed to serve a specific purpose on the…
A stock exchange is a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trade stocks, which represent shares of ownership in publicly traded companies. While there isn’t a specific stock exchange dedicated exclusively to agriculture, agricultural companies can be listed and traded…
Learn the difference between the primary and secondary markets. Understand how new securities are issued in the primary market and how investors trade existing securities in the secondary market, including features and types.
Discover the key players in the stock exchange and financial markets, including investors, traders, brokers, market makers, investment bankers, regulators, and more. Learn their roles and how they shape the global financial system.
A stock exchange is an organised market where stock brokers and traders can buy and sell stocks (also called shares), bonds and other securities. It is also called the capital market, stock market or share market. Buyers and sellers come…
What is a Farm record? Farm records refer to the systematic documentation and organisation of various information related to agricultural operations and activities on a farm. These records are essential for effective farm management, decision-making, financial planning, and complying with…
Bookkeeping is the recording on a day-to-day basis of financial transactions and information pertaining to a business. It ensures that records of individual financial transactions are correct, up-to-date and comprehensive. Accuracy is therefore vital to the process. Bookkeeping provides the…
Farm records are essential for the effective management and success of any agricultural operation. They provide systematic and organised documentation of various aspects of the farm’s activities, resources, and performance. Here are some key reasons highlighting the importance of farm…
The factors that control soil formation include: climate, parent materials, topography, biotic factors (living organisms) and time. Climate Climate refers to the average weather conditions of a place measured over a long period. Elements of climate include sunlight, temperature, wind,…
The process of soil formation is referred to as weathering. Weathering is defined as the disintegration of rocks into smaller particles to form soil. PROCESSES OF ROCK WEATHERING The processes of soil formation (rock weathering) include: PHYSICAL PROCESS OF ROCK…
ROCK A rock is any mineral material of the earth. It may be a combination of different mineral elements, such as silica (silica contains silicon and oxygen). TYPES OF ROCKS Rocks can be classified into three major groups based on…
Meaning of Agricultural Ecology Agricultural Ecology is defined as the study of crop plants and farm animals in their environment. Ecology is derived from the Greek word “Oikos” which means home or dwelling place. In other words, agricultural ecology can…
Learn the comprehensive cultivation guide for major crops including cereals (maize, rice), legumes (cowpea, groundnut), and root & tuber crops (yam, cassava). Explore their varieties, planting techniques, soil and climatic needs, cultural practices, and storage methods for effective farming.
Post planting operations are the operations carried out after planting. It creates good conditions and proper maintenance for plant growth. Post planting operations include the following: Thinning This is the removal of excess, weak or not well-positioned seedlings from a…
PLANTING OPERATION These are the operations carried out when inserting the planting materials (cutting or seeds) into the soil. When seeds are sown in the soil, they develop roots and shoots. This is called germination, and the young plants that…
Planting operations are the operations carried out before planting, while planting is the sowing of seeds, and post-planting operations include thinning, supplying, irrigation, manuring, mulching and weeding. PRE-PLANTING OPERATIONS Tillage is the breaking or turning of the soil with a…