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Environmental physiology refers to the effects of the environment on the growth and performance of farm animals. It is the study of the environment in relation to the response of farm animals. The effects could be high or low in nature. Moderation is the target for optimum growth and performance. CLIMATE Climate refers to […]
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A crop is a plant which is cultivated by man for some beneficial purposes. Crops can be classified based on (i) life cycle (ii)morphology (iii) uses. CLASSIFICATION BASED ON LIFE CYCLE The life cycle of a crop is the period from planting of seed to maturity of the crop. Based on life cycle, crops can
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FARM MECHANIZATION (TRACTORIZATION) Mechanization refers to the application of engineering principles and technology in agricultural production. It is the use of machines such as tractors, ploughs, harvesters, harrow, planter etc as well as the use of farm inputs such as insecticides, improved seeds, fertilizer etc. The objective of mechanization is to: reduce human labour
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Agric Science SS1 Scheme of work – FIRST TERM Basic Concept 1. Meaning and Importance of Agriculture 2. Problems of Agricultural development and possible Solutions 3. Meaning and differences between Subsistence and Commercial Agriculture 4. Role of Government in Agricultural Development 5. Role of Non-Governmental Organisation in Agricultural Development 6. Agricultural Laws and Reforms Agricultural
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A carb is a macronutrient—a sugar, starch or fiber found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They’re hard to avoid and they’re one of the most basic food groups humans need to stay alive. Sources of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods—bread, beans, milk, popcorn,
Description of a Weed There are numerous definitions of a weed, including: a plant out of place and not intentionally sown a plant growing where it is not wanted a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. (R.W.Emerson) Plants that are competitive, persistent, pernicious, and interfere negatively with human activity (Ross, et. al.) Cultural
Shapes can be flat and 2-dimensional, like a rectangle or a triangle. However, shape construction is the making of 3-dimensional shapes such as cylinder, cone, funnel, box, etc. using paper. Materials can be reshaped. There are different methods used in shape construction such as: folding and bending. The various materials used in shape construction will
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MEANING OF PROPAGATION Propagation simply means reproduction. It is necessary for crops to propagate so that they can increase in numbers and also maintain their useful characteristics. METHODS OF PROPAGATION There are two types of propagation; these are sexual and Asexual/Vegetative propagation. SEXUAL PROPAGATION Sexual Propagation involves planting crops by means of seeds. Seeds can
Rabbits belong to the group of farm animals referred to small stock. If raised under suitable conditions, their products can be very high. Many people keep rabbits as a hobby while some keep them to make money. RABBIT REARING Male – buck Female – doe Baby – kit CHOICE OF RABBIT FOR REARING Ability
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Energy is the ability to do work or get work done. Energy is used to lift things, to heat up our food, give us light, power the car and generators etc. A machine is an energy changer. It changes one form of energy into another more useful form. Something only happens when energy is changed
What is vegetation?. Vegetation is the plant cover of the earth surface; it is in form of trees, shrubs, grasses and legumes. NIGERIAN VEGETATION Nigerian Vegetation is made up of three types, there are: Forest vegetation (possesses significant tree cover) Savanna vegetation (possesses insignificant tree cover, it has scattered trees with grasses in between) Montana
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A disease is an abnormal condition that damages a plant, reduce the yield of usefulness of man. CASUAL AGENT OF CROPS DISEASES Fungi Bacteria Virus Nematodes SOME COMMON CROP DISEASES Maize smut Cassava mosaics Tomato rot Blights Root rot Groundnut rosette Strategies & Activities: Step: Teacher revises the previous topic. Step 2: Teacher introduces
A disease can spread rapidly among chickens like any other farm animals because they are usually kept together in a cage, sharing the food and water trough. This makes it easy for disease to spread from the sick and infect the healthy chickens. SIGNS OF ILL – HEALTH IN CHICKEN The most common signs of
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MEANING OF STOCK EXCHANGE What is a stock exchange? A Stock exchange is an organization that provides a market place where investigators may buy and sell shares of a wide range of companies. It is a market where sales and purchase of securities takes place. SOME TERMS USED IN STOCK EXCHANGE Shares: this is
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IDENTIFICATION OF ICT GADGET ICT are the initials of information and Communication Technology. This is an important part of modern living. ICT gadgets transmit and receive information. For example, mobile phone, television, radio, etc. ICT Gadgets are devises used for transmitting and receiving information. It enables individuals and 0rganisation (companies. Governments, and educational establishment)
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FARM’S TOPIC TODAY IS SIMPLE FARM TOOL Simple farm tools are tools or simple machines that are used on the farm to make it easier for farmers to use. There are many tools used on farms that are not “farm only” or that is assigned to a particular use like that of shovels, brooms ,rakes
PROCEDURE FOR REARING ANIMALS Construct a house or provide Provide shelter Provide necessary rearing equipment Buy young animal to rear Provision of food Provision of water daily Provide medication when necessary Clean the house regularly Routine check by veterinary personnel Removal of sick and dead animals Sell of slaughter when matured Strategies & Activities:
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Specific needs of young animals for healthy growth Young farm animals require special care soon after they are born. Growing farm animals also have some specific needs to grow well and productive. ANIMALS WITH THEIR YOUNG ONES Chicken-chicks goat-kids Pigs-piglets Cow- calf Sheep-lambs NEEDS OF GROWING FARM ANIMALS Food Chicks require chick mash. This
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Components of animal feed Animals feed is a food given to domestic animals in the course of breeding or rearing of animals There are two basic types, namely-locally and process foods Domestic animals like cattle, goat, sheep, chicken, bird etc. generally feed on plants, grains, or both. Animals feed on yam or potato pills, chaff,
ICT gadget makes work and communication easier and faster. It helps individuals and organizations grow. ICT gadgets increase productivity. It allows people to work at home and anywhere. It brings people together. For family and friends and other business partners. It makes teaching and learning more easier. They are used for entertainments. STRATEGIES AND
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