Pest may cause damages to crops in the following ways: Insect pest destroy field crops through their activities such as biting, chewing, boring and sucking They cause reduce in the viability (germinating capacity) of stored produce Heavy attack by insect pest may lead to total failure They reduce the market of crops especially fruits and […]
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Pest is defined as only living organism, plant or animal which can cause damage to our cultivated crop plant, farm animal and human. Examples of common pest include insect like grasshoppers and beetles, mammals such as rats and monkey and bird such as weaver bird. CLASSIFICATION OF INSECT PESTS ACCORDING TO THEIR FEEDING HABIT According
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A weed is a plant that grows in a place where it is not wanted e.g. a vegetable plant growing on a cassava plot is a weed.
Farm animals, such as cows, pigs, chickens, and goats, are of great importance for several reasons: 1. Food Production: Farm animals are a significant source of food for humans. They provide meat, dairy products, eggs, and other essential nutrients that form a crucial part of our diets. Farm animals play a vital role in meeting
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(1) It has large body size
(2) It is a ruminant that grazes on herb and pasture
(3) It has four pairs of hoofs on each limb
(4) Male and female have horns
(5) Calves at least once in a year
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Farm animals come in various forms and play crucial roles in agriculture and food production. Here are some common forms of farm animals: 1. Cattle: Cattle are large ruminant animals commonly raised for meat (beef cattle) or dairy products (dairy cattle). They include breeds like Angus, Hereford, Holstein, and Jersey. 2. Pigs: Pigs, also known
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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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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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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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Farm animals are used by man for the following purposes: Food: Some products obtained from farm animals include meat, milk and eggs, which are eaten by man. Clothing: Animals products such as wool, skin and furs are used for clothing, the skin and fibres of animals that are used for leather bags, drums, foot wear
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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)
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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