Register - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Note on Registers: Farming Vocabulary

Registers are specialized vocabularies used within specific fields of knowledge or activities. In farming, registers encompass terms and words essential for understanding agricultural practices. Let's explore some common registers used in farming:

Register of Farming:

1. Peasant Farming or Subsistence Farming:
   - Agricultural production primarily aimed at meeting the needs of the farmer's immediate and extended families.

2. Tilling:
   - The process of making soil soft and pliable, facilitating the preparation of ridges and mounds for planting.

3. Stumps:
   - The remnants of trees or plants left in the soil after bush burning or clearing land.

4. Seedlings:
   - Newly germinated seeds, typically in the early stages of growth.

5. Weed:
   - Any unwanted plant that competes with cultivated crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

6. Fertilizer:
   - Chemical formulations in powder or granular form applied to the soil to enhance fertility and promote plant growth.