At the end of this chapter, students should be able to: 1. List plant nutrient elements under the major classes 2. Recognize deficiency symptoms of different elements in crops 3. State the factors affecting nutrient availability in the soil 4. Describe the different methods of replenishing lost nutrients 5. Illustrate the different nutrient cycles using diagrams

Students should be able to: (1) Explain the meaning of irrigation. (2) State different methods/types of irrigation system. (3) Describe each type with its advantages and disadvantages. (4) List importance and problems of irrigation system.

Students should be able to: (1) Explain the meaning of drainage. (2) List importance of drainage. (3) List various types of drainage. (4) Describe the various types of drainage with their advantages and disadvantages.

Students should be able to: (1) State the meaning f agricultural pollution. (2) Identify pollutants or sources of agricultural land/pond pollution. (3) Discuss the effects of pollution on farmers and farming activities. (4) Explain how pollution of land/ponds can be minimized.

Students should be able to: (1) State the meaning of farm survey. (2) Recognize simple survey equipment. (3) To carry out simple maintenance practices on survey equipment.

Students should be able to: (1) Define farm planning. (2) List and explain the importance of planning.

Students should be able to; (i) Determine where to locate a farmstead and building. (ii) Draw out a farm layout.

Students should be able to: (1) Define the meaning of forest and forestry. (2) State the importance of forest and forestry. (3) State forest regulations in Nigeria.

Students should be able to: (1) Explain the meaning of agroforestry. (2) Discuss different agroforestry combinations. (3) Enumerate different tree species for inclusion in agroforestry

Students should be able to: (1) Explain the meaning of ornamental plants. (2) Identify local ornamental plants. (3) Discuss the importance of ornamental plants.

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