Agricultural Science
Course Description:
This course introduces Year 11 learners to the foundations of Agriculture, exploring how crops, land, tools, power, and policies work together to support food production and national development. Learners will gain practical and environmental understanding of farming systems, crop husbandry, soil, and agro-allied industries within real-life Nigerian contexts.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the differences between subsistence and commercial agriculture with at least 80% accuracy in written and oral assessments..
- Identify and explain the roles of government and non-governmental organizations in agricultural development using local examples during class activities.
- Classify crops, pasture, and forage crops correctly in tests and practical exercises within a given time frame.
- Examine the formation, composition, and properties of soil and rocks, and relate them to crop production through practical observations.
- Demonstrate correct identification and use of selected simple farm tools, machinery, and sources of farm power during supervised practical sessions.
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