Words Associated with Agricultural Crops - SS1 English Lesson Note
Words Associated with Agriculture Crops.
Crops
Grains: Cereal crops that are grown for their seeds, such as wheat, rice, and corn.
Seeds: The reproductive units of plants, which contain the embryo and the food it needs to grow.
Seedlings: Young plants that have just germinated from seeds.
Tubers: Underground stems that are swollen with food, such as potatoes and yams.
Cassava: A starchy root vegetable that is native to South America.
Cocoyam: A starchy root vegetable that is native to Africa.
Yam: A starchy root vegetable that is native to Africa.
Carrots: A root vegetable that is a good source of vitamin A.
Onions: A bulb vegetable that is a good source of vitamin C.
Farming Activities
Bush-clearing: The process of clearing land of trees and vegetation in order to prepare it for farming.
Planting season: The time of year when crops are planted.
Ridge-making: The process of creating raised beds in order to improve drainage and aeration for crops.
Staking: The process of supporting plants with stakes or poles in order to prevent them from falling over.
Weeding: The process of removing unwanted plants from a crop field.
Pruning: The process of cutting back branches or shoots of a plant in order to improve its shape or health.
Manure: A natural fertilizer that is made from animal waste.
Fertilizer: A substance that is added to soil to improve its fertility and crop yields.
Implements
Tractor: A powerful vehicle that is used to pull farm equipment.
Hoe: A hand tool that is used to dig and cultivate soil.
Axe: A hand tool that is used to chop wood.
Cutlass: A type of machete that is used for clearing bush and cutting crops.
Silos: Large structures that are used to store grain.
Barn: A building that is used to house livestock.
Harvester: A machine that is used to harvest crops.
Wicker: A type of basketry that is made from woven willow or other plant materials.
Bumper harvest: A large crop yield.
Famine: A severe shortage of food.
Crop rotation: The practice of planting different crops in the same field in a regular sequence in order to improve soil fertility and prevent the build-up of pests and diseases.
A good harvest: A crop yield that is sufficient to meet the needs of the farmer and their family.
A bad harvest: A crop yield that is insufficient to meet the needs of the farmer and their family.