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Animal improvement, also known as animal breeding or genetic improvement, refers to the systematic process of selecting and mating animals with desirable traits in order to enhance the genetic makeup of a population. The goal of animal improvement is to produce offspring that exhibit improved performance, productivity, and overall quality compared to the previous generations. […]
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The process of crop enhancement encompasses the phases of introduction, selection, and hybridization. INTRODUCTION This phase entails the import or introduction of crop varieties possessing desirable traits into regions where they have not previously existed. ADVANTAGES It facilitates the introduction of new varieties to new areas. Potential for increased productivity is heightened. Performance can excel
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Crop improvement, also known as plant breeding or agricultural breeding, refers to the process of developing and enhancing the genetic traits of plants to produce improved and more desirable varieties or cultivars. Crop improvement aims to create plants that exhibit superior characteristics such as higher yield, better quality, resistance to diseases and pests, adaptability to
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1. Diversification of Markets: Export promotion facilitates the exploration and penetration of new international markets, reducing dependence on a single market. This diversification enhances a nation’s resilience to economic fluctuations in specific regions or industries. 2. Technological Advancement: The need to meet international standards and compete globally drives industries to adopt advanced technologies and processes.
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Farm records are essential for the effective management and success of any agricultural operation. They provide systematic and organized documentation of various aspects of the farm’s activities, resources, and performance. Here are some key reasons highlighting the importance of farm records: 1. Decision-making: Accurate and up-to-date farm records serve as a valuable source of information
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A stock exchange is a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trade stocks, which represent shares of ownership in publicly traded companies. While there isn’t a specific stock exchange dedicated exclusively to agriculture, agricultural companies can be listed and traded on various stock exchanges around the world. Some of the major stock exchanges where agricultural
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ROCK WEATHERING The process of soil formation is referred to as weathering. Weathering is defined as the disintegration of rocks into smaller particles to form soil. PROCESSES OF ROCK WEATHERING The processes of soil formation (rock weathering) include: Physical process Chemical process Biological process PHYSICAL PROCESS OF ROCK WEATHERING Agents of physical weathering include temperature,
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 ACCOUNTS/RECORDS It enables the farmer to monitor the changes in prices of product brought or
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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
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Definition: Export promotion are government policy measure which encourages export activities at all levels. Export promotion starts with the production of the export product and ends with consumption of such product outside the country. It involves the following: Identification of the country’s export resources or potentials such as in agriculture. Exploitation of the export resource.
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The classification of crops is a way to categorize different plants based on various criteria such as their use, growth habits, life cycles, and botanical characteristics. Crop classification helps in organizing and studying plants systematically, understanding their requirements, and developing appropriate agricultural practices. Here are some common methods used for the classification of crops: 1.
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Animal feed can be classified based on various factors, including the ingredients used, the nutritional composition, and the target animal species. Here are some common classifications of animal feed: 1. Based on Ingredients: a. Grain-based feed: Includes feeds primarily composed of grains like corn, wheat, barley, and sorghum. b. Protein-based feed: Contains high levels of
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The food given to farm animals is called livestock feed or simply put ‘feed’. The livestock farmer must supply his animals with the appropriate quantity and quality of feed for: Growth Repair of worn-out tissues Energy General well-being of animals High production of animal products such as milk, meat, and egg production TYPES OF FEED
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Farm structures are simple erections that are constructed in the farm site to make farm operations easier. They are usually very simple building which to are not made from concrete. Farm structures are constructed to serve specific purpose on the farm. They could be temporary or permanent dispending on their uses or the purpose they
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Farm Structures: They are simple erections on the farm site which make farm operations easier and more efficient. Farm structures are common agricultural structures associated with an agricultural use such as growing and harvesting crops, and raising livestock. These structures may include: Barns Cold storages for crops grown and raised on site Riding arenas (riding
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Branches of Agriculture*.Importance of Agriculture to man and natural economy What is Agriculture? Agriculture means all the activities involved in rearing of animals and cultivation of crops for man’s and the nation’s benefits. The word agriculture was derived from two Latin words which are ‘agar’ and ‘culture’ meaning ‘land’ and ‘cultivation’. Agriculture is often defined
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Aquatic plants : are plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments (saltwater or freshwater ). They are also referred to as hydrophytes or macrophytes . These plants require special adaptations for living submerged in water, or at the water’s surface. The principal factor controlling the distribution of aquatic plants is the depth
Pig Rabbit Poultry Pig (Susdomesticus) They are the most productive of all commonly reared farm animals producing from 8 – 16 piglets per litter. Characteristics of Rabbits They possess snout (modified nose) They have long droopy/erect ears They possess short curly tail They do not have sweat pore. They are highly prolific animals farrowing u
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Cattle (Bosspp) Belong to the family of animals called hoofed animals, reared majorly 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 cattle They have large body size They belong to the family of mammals called Bovine They are
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