CROP PRODUCTION III ( NURSERY PRACTICES)

Introduction Planting materials are either planted directly in a seedbed or indirectly through a nursery bed. A seedbed is a piece of land which could be small or large and prepared to receive planting materials. A nursery bed on the Read More …

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CROP PRODUCTION II ( PLANTING )

Planting is the placement of the planting material in the soil for the purpose of regeneration in order to produce more of the plant species. Types of planting materials Seeds Seeds are produced by flowering after pollination and fertilization. They Read More …

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SOIL FERTILITY II ( INORGANIC FERTELIZERS )

Introduction Plant nutrients occur in the soil in form of soluble substances. These substances are taken in by the plants in different quantities depending on their roles in the plant tissues. Essential Elements These are nutrients needed by plants for Read More …

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AGRICULTURE FORM 2 NOTES

TOPIC 1 : SOIL FERTILITY II ( INORGANIC FERTELIZERS ) – Click to view TOPIC 2 : CROP PRODUCTION II ( PLANTING ) – Click to view TOPIC 3 : CROP PRODUCTION III ( NURSERY PRACTICES) – Click to view Read More …

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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I ( COMMON BREED )

Introduction The term livestock is used to refer to all domesticated animals. These animals include cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, camels, bees, fish and donkeys. The importance of keeping livestock: Source of food. Source of income. Cultural values. Source Read More …

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SOIL FERTILITY I ( ORGANIC MANURE )

Introduction Soil fertility is the ability of the soil to provide crops with the required nutrients in their proper proportions. Characteristics of a Fertile Soil Good depth – Good soils give roots greater volume to obtain plant nutrients and provide Read More …

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WATER SUPPLY IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE

Introduction Water is a very important natural resource. It is necessary for both crops and livest Uses of water in the farm; Cleaning equipment. Irrigation in dry areas. Processing farm produce, for example, co Drinking by livestock and m Mixing Read More …

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CROP PRODUCTION I ( LAND PREPARATION)

Introduction A piece of land which is prepared is known as seedbed. A seedbed is a piece of land that is prepared ready to receive planting materials. Seedbed Preparation Reasons for Seedbed Preparation; To enable water to infiltrate. To kill Read More …

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FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Introduction Farm tools and equipment perform specific jobs in the farm. They make work easier and more efficient. They can be classified according to their uses as follows: Livestock Production Tools and Equipment Workshop Tools and Equipment Care and Maintenance Read More …

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