Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to our JSS 1 Agricultural Science notes section, It is designed to help students excel in their studies. These notes cover all topics for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms, providing a clear and structured approach to the subject.
The notes are in alignment with the Nigerian curriculum and are perfect for both exam preparation and classroom learning.
Access comprehensive JSS 1 Agricultural Science notes covering the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms. Prepare for exams with clear and concise notes aligned with the Nigerian curriculum.
A farm manager coordinates, organises and controls the use of other factors of production to produce goods and services. In other words, the work of management is carried out by a farm manager. Decisions and duties such as when to…
Management refers to the organisation, coordination and control of all factors of production to ensure that the goals of the farm enterprise are met. The goals of any farm enterprise include Features of Management The following are the features or…
Capital includes all man-made productive assets which are used in production. It in most cases is referred to as money used to start up and keep running a farming venture. It is broadly divided into fixed and working (variable) capital.…
Labour includes all forms of productive human efforts put into or utilised in production. It also refers to man’s mental and physical exertions generated to aid the process of production. FEATURES OF LABOUR EVALUATION TYPE OF LABOUR The type of…
Production is rhe process of combining and converting input to give rise to output. This process is aided by Land, Labour, Capital and Management (Entrepreneurship) all otherwise referred to as factors of production. So therefore factors of production are the…
Methods of Weed/Pest Control Weed control involves the removal and prevention of weeds from spreading quickly and causing damage to cultivated crops. Some very common methods of weed control are: Physical Control: These involve picking weeds and insects from the…
A pest is any living organism (plant or animal) that can cause damage to cultivated crops, farm animals and humans. Classification of Animal Pests Animal pests can be classified as Classification of Insect Pests Insects can be classified based on…
Weed is any plant that is not cultivated and is growing where it is not wanted. Such a plant is therefore a nuisance to the farmer. Examples: commelina, goat weed, or the common water leaf(Talinum triangular) growing in a cassava…
Farm animals are used by man for the following purposes: Food: Some products obtained from farm animals include meat, milk and eggs, which are eaten by man. Clothing: Animals products such as wool, skin and furs are used for clothing,…
Pig (Susdomesticus) They are the most productive of all commonly reared farm animals, producing from 8 – 16 piglets per litter. Characteristics of Rabbits Breeds of pigs are Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Poland China, large white, etc. Rabbits Rabbits are…
Cattle (Bosspp) Belong to the family of animals called hoofed animals, and are reared mainly for meat and milk. Humped cattle are scientifically called Bosindicus, while humpless cattle are called Bostaurus. They may or may not have horns. Characteristics of…
Criteria for classifying farm animals and classes Animal husbandry is the science of breeding and caring for farm animals. The farm animals being cared for are referred to as livestock. There are five categories of livestock based on some criteria.…