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What is the term for the process of cultivating and breeding crops and animals to improve their quality and yield?
What is the primary goal of agricultural production?
What is the importance of farm records and accounts?
What is the term for the process of growing crops and raising animals on the same farm?
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What is the term for the study of the relationship between organisms and their environment?
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What is the primary role of government agencies in agricultural development?
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What is the primary purpose of farm surveying?
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What is the term for the process of controlled breeding of crops and animals to produce desired traits?
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What is the primary purpose of farm mechanization?
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What is the term for the process of preserving farm produce for marketing?
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Study Notes
Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
- Agriculture is the practice of cultivating land, raising crops, and rearing livestock to produce food and other essential products
- Importance of agriculture: provides food, creates employment, stimulates economic growth, and helps conserve natural resources
Forms or Branches of Agriculture
- Subsistence agriculture: produces food for the farmer's family and local community
- Commercial agriculture: produces food for sale and profit
Types of Agriculture
- Plant form: crops, trees, and other plants
- Plant form II: crops, trees, and other plants that are used for food, medicine, and other purposes
Classes and Uses of Farm Animals
- Farm animals are used for food, transportation, and labor
- Examples: cattle, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, and horses
Characteristics of Selected Farm Animals
- Cattle: large, hooved, and used for milk and meat
- Pigs: omnivores, used for meat
- Chickens: birds, used for eggs and meat
- Goats: agile, used for milk and meat
- Sheep: woolly, used for wool and meat
- Horses: large, used for transportation and labor
Importance of Farm Animals
- Provide food, transportation, and labor
- Help maintain ecosystem balance
Method of Weed and Pest Control
- Physical control: manually removing weeds and pests
- Chemical control: using pesticides and herbicides
- Biological control: using natural predators or parasites
- Cultural control: changing farming practices to prevent weed and pest growth
Classification of Crops
- Based on life cycle: annual, biennial, and perennial
- Based on morphology: trees, shrubs, and herbs
- Based on uses: food, medicine, and industrial crops
Factors of Production
CAPITAL
- Money and other financial resources
- Used to purchase land, tools, and equipment
Labour
- Human effort and skills
- Used to plant, harvest, and maintain crops
Entrepreneur
- Manager or owner of the farm
- Makes decisions and takes risks
LAND
- Natural resource used for farming
- Provides space for crops and animals
Problems and Functions of Farm Manager
- Problems: pests, diseases, weather, and market fluctuations
- Functions: planning, organizing, and supervising farm activities
Simple Farm Tools
- Hand tools: hoes, cutlasses, and rakes
- Equipment: tractors, plows, and irrigation systems
Farm Structures and Buildings
- Barns: store hay and equipment
- Silos: store grains
- Coops: house chickens
- Sheds: store tools and equipment
Cultural Practices
- Pre-planting: preparing soil and seedbed
- Planting: sowing seeds
- Post-planting: maintaining crops and controlling weeds and pests
Agricultural Practices
- Crop rotation: rotating crops to maintain soil fertility
- Crop protection: using pesticides and herbicides
- Irrigation: supplying water to crops
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Test your knowledge of JSS1 agriculture topics, including the meaning and importance of agriculture, forms and branches, types of crops, farm animals, and more. This quiz covers the basics of agriculture for Junior Secondary School students.
