Agricultural Practices Cont'd

Agricultural Science J.S.S 2 First Term

WEEK  8

Agricultural Practices Cont'd

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

    1. Describe pre-planting operations.

    2. State the pre-plant operations.

   3. Explain each of the pre-plant operations.

Content

Pre-planting Operations

Pre-planting operations are operations carried out on the farm before planting. They include choice of site, clearing, stumping,  plotting, tillage practices (harrowing, ploughing and ridging), seed selection, nursery and nursery practices.

1. Choice of site: This is a major pre-planting operation and the following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a farm site.

i. The type of soil: Only good or fertile soil should be chosen as it encourages an increase in crop production.

ii. The nature of…