Animal Nutrition
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… Read More »Animal Nutrition
SS 2 Agricultural Science Notes (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)
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.
Farm Record And Farm Account
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… Read More »Farm Record And Farm Account
Basic Economic Principles
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… Read More »Basic Economic Principles
Crop Improvement
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… Read More »Crop Improvement
Weeds Found in Farms
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… Read More »Weeds Found in Farms
Crop Pests Prevention And Control
Learn effective methods of crop pest prevention and control. Protect your farm from insects, diseases, and damage for higher yields and healthier plants.
Pests of Crops: Meaning, Types, Classification And Importace
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… Read More »Pests of Crops: Meaning, Types, Classification And Importace
DISEASES OF CROPS
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… Read More »DISEASES OF CROPS
FLORICULTURE – ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
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… Read More »FLORICULTURE – ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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… Read More »FOREST MANAGEMENT
MEANING OF PASTURES AND FORAGE CROPS | FULL EXPLANATION
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… Read More »MEANING OF PASTURES AND FORAGE CROPS | FULL EXPLANATION
FARMING PRACTICES
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… Read More »FARMING PRACTICES
PLANT NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLES
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,… Read More »PLANT NUTRIENTS AND NUTRIENT CYCLES
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
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,… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
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… Read More »IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
SURVEYING AND PLANNING OF FARM STEAD
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… Read More »SURVEYING AND PLANNING OF FARM STEAD
FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
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… Read More »FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION
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… Read More »FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION
SOIL
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… Read More »SOIL