Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Access well-organized SS 2 Agricultural Science class notes covering all topics from first to third term.
These notes follow the WAEC and NECO syllabus, designed to help students understand key agricultural science concepts and prepare effectively for exams. Ideal for teachers and students alike.
Download SS 2 Agricultural Science notes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term based on the WAEC and NECO syllabus. Detailed, easy-to-understand class notes for effective learning.
Animal nutrition is the process by which an animal obtains nutrients necessary for its healthy growth and development. Importance of Animal Feeds Definition of Feed Feed refers to the food given to animals. They contain nutrient elements either alone or…
FARM ACCOUNT Farm Accounts are statements of money paid out or received for goods and services used in a farming business. FARM RECORD Farm Records are written documents showing major activities going on in the farming business IMPORTANCE OF FARM…
The following economic concept explains the behaviour of consumers of agricultural goods. These concepts or elements include. PRINCIPLES OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY Demand: Demand may be defined as the quantity of goods a consumer is willing and ready to buy…
Crop improvement is defined as the science that deals with the development of new crop varieties with superior quality and quantity. Aims of Crop Improvement To increase yield EVALUATION Definition of Some Genetic Terms EVALUATION MENDELIAN LAWS PROCESS OF CROP…
A weed is any plant that grows in a place where it is not (expected to grow) wanted. Economic Importance of Weeds Benefits of Weeds To Farmers Weeds help in checking soil erosion. EVALUATION Characteristics and Growth Habit of Weeds…
Learn effective methods of crop pest prevention and control. Protect your farm from insects, diseases, and damage for higher yields and healthier plants.
MEANING OF CROP PEST A crop pest can be defined as any organism capable of causing damage to the crop. TYPES OF CROP PEST Crop pests can be categorised into various classes based on the organisms that cause damage. Here…
MEANING AND CAUSES OF DISEASE A crop is a plant cultivated by man for a specific purpose. A plant disease is a deviation of the plant from the normal state of health, presenting outward visible signs. Diseases are caused by…
Floriculture is a discipline of horticulture that is concerned with the production and management of ornamental plants. Ornamental plants are beautiful trees or shrubs which can be used to decorate our environments. IMPORTANCE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS COMMON SPECIES OF ORNAMENTAL…
Forest can be defined as a large area of land covered with trees and bushes, either growing wild or planted for some purposes which serves as habitat to various kinds of animals. Forestry is the management of forest and forest…
Pasture: This is a piece of land on which forage crops grow. Forage Crops: These are plants cultivated (or growing naturally) whose vegetative parts (leaves and stems) are fed on by livestock. USES OF FORAGE CROPS TYPES OF PASTURES CHARACTERISTICS…
The following farming practices have consequences or effects on the soil; This involves setting fire to the bushes to clear out the vegetation MERITS DEMERITS Overgrazing is a situation where more animals than can be supported on a particular…
Plant nutrients are classified into two types, these includes macronutrient and micronutrient. MACRONUTRIENTS These are mineral elements or nutrients required by crops in large quantities. Examples are: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and sulphur. MICRONUTRIENT OR TRACE ELEMENTS These are…
These factors are grouped into three, CLIMATIC FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period. The elements of climate are: rainfall, humidity, light, temperature, drought, wind, sunlight, humidity e.t.c. RAINFALL Rainfall…
IRRIGATION This refers to the artificial application of water to soil or land for agricultural purposes. FACTORS THAT DETERMINE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPORTANCE OF IRRIGATION IN CROP PRODUCTION NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION EVALAUTION TYPES OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS The three types of…
MEANING OF FARM SURVEYING Farm surveying is defined as the process of measuring and mapping out the position, topography, size and boundary of an area of farmland. It can also be defined as the process by which the measurement of…
FARM MACHINERY Farm machinery includes various types of machines and implements used on the farm. These include tractors, ploughs, harrows, cultivators, ridgers, planters, harvesters, shellers, dryers, sprayers, and incubators IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE TRACTOR FUNCTIONS OF TRACTORS DAILY MAINTENANCE OF…
The five major factors which control soil formation are: climate, parent materials, topography, biotic factors and time. Climate Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period. The elements of climate are: temperature, rainfall, wind and…
MEANING OF SOIL Soil can be defined as the unconsolidated weathered materials found in the upper most layer of the earth surface on which plants grow. It provides support and nutrients for the plants. TYPES OF SOIL The three types…