JSS3 Agricultural Science Lesson Notes
FIRST TERM
1. Definition of Agricultural Science2. Importance of Agricultural Science3. Branches of Agricultural Science4. Definition and Importance of Crop Production5. Types of Crops6. Crop Classification based on Life Cycle7. Factors Affecting Crop Growth8. Stages of Crop Growth9. Definition and Importance of Livestock Production10. Types of Livestock11. Livestock Breeds12. Basic Livestock Management Practices13. Economic Importance of Livestock14. Definition and Characteristics of Traditional Farming15. Types of Traditional Farming Methods16. Advantages and Disadvantages of Traditional Farming17. Introduction to Modern Farming18. Types of Modern Farming Methods19. Use of Technology in Agriculture20. Comparison of Traditional and Modern Farming21. Introduction to Soil Science22. Soil Conservation Techniques23. Erosion and Its Types24. Soil Conservation Methods25. Conservation Structures26. Soil Conservation Planning27. Introduction to Agricultural Economics28. Supply and Demand in Agriculture29. Price Determination and Market Structures30. Farm Management Principles31. Budgeting in Agriculture32. Risk and Uncertainty in Agriculture33. Agricultural Policy and Government Interventions34. Introduction to Agricultural Extension Services35. Importance of Agricultural Extension36. Functions of Agricultural Extension Services37. Farm Visitation Techniques38. Advisory Services39. Extension Tools and Technologies40. Challenges and Future Trends in Agricultural Extension
SECOND TERM
1. Importance of Crop Production2. Factors Influencing Crop Production3. Modern Techniques in Crop Production4. Sustainable Agriculture Practices5. Economic Importance of Crop Production6. Challenges in Crop Production7. Categorization Based on Use8. Categorization Based on Life Cycle9. Classification Based on Growth Habit10. Classification Based on Botanical Family11. Specialty Crops12. Crop Production Planning13. Land Preparation14. Planting Techniques15. Weed Control16. Pest and Disease Control17. Integrated Crop Management (ICM)18. Overview of Livestock Production19. Nutritional Contribution20. Livestock Products and By-products21. Domesticated Livestock22. Small Animals and Specialty Livestock23. Sustainable Livestock Farming24. Ethical and Welfare Considerations25. Introduction to Livestock Breeding26. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology27. Breeding Techniques28. Livestock Nutritional Requirements29. Feeding Practices30. Feed Storage and Preservation31. Introduction to Fisheries32. Types of Fisheries33. Fisheries Management34. Introduction to Aquaculture35. Fish Farming Systems36. Fish Species in Aquaculture37. Sustainable Aquaculture Practices