JSS1 Agricultural science Lesson NotesFIRST TERM1. Definition of Agriculture2. Importance of Agriculture in Society3. Historical Development of Agriculture4. Introduction to Main Branches of Agriculture5. Traditional Farming Systems6. Modern/Commercial Farming Systems7. Contribution of Agriculture to the Economy8. Importance of Sustainable Practices in Agriculture9. Methods of Sustainable Farming10. Definition and Importance of Soil in Agriculture11. Components of Water in Agriculture12. Components of Sunlight in Agriculture13. Understanding Photosynthesis14. Importance of Photosynthesis15. Factors Influencing Plant Growth16. Introduction to Common Farm Tools17. Identification of Common Hand Tools18. Uses of Hand Tools in Agriculture19. Importance of Safety in Agriculture20. General Safety Guidelines21. Specific Safety Precautions for Common Hand Tools22. Emergency Procedures23. Overview of Major Crops24. Cereal Crops25. Leguminous Crops26. Root Crops27. Comparative Analysis28. Introduction to Planting Methods29. Direct Seeding30. Transplanting31. Seedbed PreparationSECOND TERM1. Understanding Animal Husbandry2. Economic Importance3. Social and Cultural Significance4. Environmental Impact5. Introduction to Livestock6. Farm Animals and Their Characteristics7. Purpose of Livestock Farming8. Breeds and Breeding Practices9. Importance of Proper Housing10. Types of Livestock Housing11. Design and Construction12. Health and Disease Prevention13. Importance of Proper Nutrition14. Nutritional Requirements15. Feeding Methods16. Water Management17. Introduction to Crop Pests18. Types of Crop Diseases19. Life Cycle and Behaviour of Pests20. Causes and Spread of Crop Diseases21. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)22. Cultural Control Methods23. Biological Control24. Chemical Control25. Physical Control Methods26. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies27. Introduction to Crop Rotation28. Crop Rotation Systems29. Advantages of Crop Rotation30. Disadvantages of Crop Rotation31. Intercropping Techniques32. Advantages of Intercropping33. Importance of Soil Conservation34. Erosion Control Techniques35. Soil Moisture Conservation36. Conservation TillageTHIRD TERM1. Historical Development of Agricultural Economics2. Economic Systems in Agriculture3. Economic Principles in Agriculture4. Importance of Agricultural Economics5. Agricultural Farm Budgeting 6. Components of a Farm Budget7. Farm Budgeting in Practice8. Financial Management in Agriculture9. Introduction to Agricultural Marketing10. Types of Agricultural Markets11. Market Participants12. Market Structures13. Importance of Marketing Strategies14. Product Differentiation15. Branding and Packaging16. Pricing Strategies17. Introduction to Environmental Conservation18. Ecosystem Services19. Biodiversity and Agriculture20. Climate Change and Agriculture21. Principles of Sustainable Agriculture22. Organic Farming23. Agroecology24. Conservation Agriculture25. Recap of Term Highlights26. Conceptual Review - Agricultural Science27. Conceptual Review - Animal Husbandry and Crop Production