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Farm manager is one who co-ordinates, organizes and controls the use of other factors of production to produce goods and services. In other words, the work of management is carried out by a farm manager. Decision and duties such as when to produce, what to produce, type of production, supervision of work, recruitment of workers, […]
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DEFINITION OF WEED Weed is any plant which is not cultivated and is growing where it is not wanted. Such a plant istherefore a nuisance to the farmer. Examples; commelina, goat weed or the common water leaf(Talinum triangulare) growing in a cassava field. Types of Weeds according to lifecycle Annual weed: They grow and
LAND Definition: Land refers to where productive activities such as growing of crops, rearing of animals and establishment of farmstead, etc, are carried out. Features of Land (i) Land is one of the factors of production. (ii) Land is the gift of nature or a natural resource. (iii) It is immobile and a fixed factor.
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The three major importance of agriculture to man are Food Clothing Shelter Other importance of agriculture to nation are Provision of raw materials for agro-allied industries Employment or job opportunity Foreign exchange Earning Source of income Provision of market for industrial goods Revenue See also MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE FARMING SYSTEM CULTURAL PRACTICES
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Production is rhe process of combining and converting input to give rise to output. This process is aided by Land, Labour, Capital and Management (Entrepreneurship) all otherwise referred to as factors of production. So therefore factors of production are the resources that ensure the production of goods in agriculture. Land refers to where productive
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Capital includes all man-made productive assets which are used in production. In other words, these are assets made by man to enable him to produce goods and services. Features of Capital (i) Capital is also a factor of production. (ii) Examples of capital include, hoe, cutlass, tractor, farm building, cash in hand, plough, etc. (iii)
MIXED FARMING This is an agricultural system in which a farmer conducts different agricultural practice together, such as cash crops and livestock. The aim is to increase income through different sources and to complement land and labour demands across the year. MONOCROPPING This is the agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after
Annual, Perennial, Biennial Annual plants – Plants that perform their entire life cycle from seed to flower Annual Plains Coreopsis to seed within a single growing season. All roots, stems and leaves of the plant die annually. Only the dormant seed bridges the gap between one generation and the next. Biennial plants – Plants which
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A plant is made up of many different parts. The three main parts are: the roots, the leaves, and the stem. Each part has a set of jobs to do to keep the plant healthy. The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant in the ground. The stem supports the
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Capital includes all man-made productive assets which are used in production. It in most cases is referred to as money used to start up and keep running a farming venture.It is broadly divided into fixed ad working (variable) capital. TYPES OF CAPITAL Fixed Capital These are capital or assets purchased for continuous use in
Agriculture is defined as the cultivation of the land to produce crops and the rearing of animals for man’s use. Agriculture has many branches. The form of agriculture practiced in an area depends on the size of the farm, purpose, availability of land, the type of soil in the area, topography of the land and
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A pest is any living organism (plant or animal) which can cause damage to cultivated crops, farm animals and humans. Classification of animal pests Animal pest can be classified as Insect Pest- Insect pest are animals without backbones and they belong to the group of animals called Arthropods. Arthropods is a very large group of
PROBLEMS OF FARM MANAGER Problems which a farm manager may face during the course of discharging his duties include: Inadequate Information: He may lack information on where to buy farm inputs, or acquire information on new innovations, current prices of farm produce, etc. Problems of Marketing: He may not know how and where to sell
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Criteria for classifying farm animals and classes Size Habitat Reproduction Stomach type Uses Animal husbandry is the science of breeding and caring for farm animals. The farm animals being cared for are referred to as livestock. There are five categories of livestock based on some criteria. Animals can be classified according to their sizes,
Management refers to the person or group of persons who co-ordinate, organize and control the use of other factors of production. In other words, the person(s) who combine other factors of production (land, labour and capital) to produce goods and services is called the entrepreneur or management. Management determines when to produce, what to produce,
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION (CROPAND ANIMAL DISTRIBUTION AND PRODUCTION) CLIMATE: This is defined as the average weather condition of a place measured over a long period of time. FACTORS OF CLIMATE: It includes rainfall, relative humidity, temperature, light, wind, pressure. Each of the factors has its own influence on agriculture. This is shown
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Characteristics Nitrogenous Fertilizers Highly soluble in water. Highly mobile in the soil hence it is applied as a top dress. Easily leached because of the high solubility hence does not have residual effect on the soil. Has scorching effect on young crops during wet seasons. Easy to volatilize during hot season. They have a tendency
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Labour includes all forms of productive human efforts put into or utilized in production. It also refers to man’s mental and physical exertions generated to aid the process of production. FEATURES OF LABOUR it is mobile it feelings and cannot be used anyhow. the unit of labour is man-hours or man-days. the reward of labour
Broadcasting – random scattering of the fertilizers on the ground. Placement method– application of fertilizers in the planting holes. Side dressing – fertilizer is placed at the side of the plant within the root zone, in bands or spot-rings. Foliar spraying – specially formulated fertilizer solution applied on the foliage in spray form. Drip method – applied through
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The functions of a farm manager can be grouped into five major headings: (a) Organisation (b) Administration (c) Production (d) Marketing and (e) Evaluation. Organisation (i) The farm manager secures suitable land for farming. (ii) He determines what to produce. (iii) He determines the scale of production. (iv) He procures loan or capital for farming.
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