Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to the SS 1 Agricultural Science Notes section. These notes are carefully written to match the current WAEC and NECO syllabus, making them ideal for students and teachers.
Topics covered include the meaning and importance of agriculture, crop and animal production, soil science, agricultural economics and many more.
The content is designed to simplify learning, strengthen foundational knowledge, and help students prepare for classroom assessments and external examinations.
Whether you are revising or teaching, these notes offer clear explanations, diagrams where needed, and exam-relevant points to support academic growth.
Access our free SS 1 Agricultural Science notes based on WAEC and NECO curriculum. Well-structured, syllabus-focused content for students and teachers.
MANAGEMENT OF A MONOGASTRIC ANIMAL (PIGS) Pigs are non-ruminant animals in the genus sus, within the even-toed ungulate family Suidae. They are primarily reared for meat. TERMS USED IN PIGS MANAGEMENT Boar: a mature male pig Sow: a mature female…
Environmental physiology refers to the effects of the environment on the growth and performance of farm animals. It is the study of the environment regarding the response of farm animals. The effects could be high or low. Moderation is the…
The egg in poultry is partly formed in the ovary and in the oviduct. At ovulation the ovum carrying the yolk is released by the ovary into the oviduct through the funnel called infundibulum. Fertilization takes place in the infundibulum where the egg spends 15 minutes and moves into the magnum. In the magnum
Reproduction is the process that gives rise to young in farm animals; it is the ability of animals to give birth to young. This process starts when the animal is sexually mature. Time of sexual maturity varies between animals; in…
The respiratory system includes all the organs and tissues associated with the exchange of gases between the animal and its environment, leading to the release of energy. The purpose of respiration is to supply oxygen to the cell, which burns…
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Farm Mechanisation (Tractorization) Mechanisation refers to the application of engineering principles and technology in agricultural production. It is the use of machines such as tractors, ploughs, harvesters, harrows, planters, etc, as well as the use of farm inputs such as…
What is Farm Power? Power is the rate at doing work is done or the expenditure of energy. Power is measured in units of joules/second, otherwise known as watts. Farm power is the ability provided by various sources to carry…
Farm tools are simple, handy tools constructed by the farmer or local craftsmen to carry out some basic farming operations. Farmers who grow crops and keep animals usually use some simple tools to help make their work easier and faster.…