AGRICULTURE NOTES FOR FORM ONE
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1. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE
3. CROPPING SYSTEMS AND PATTERNS
4. INTRODUCTION TO LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
7. INTRODUCTION TO MECHANIZATION IN AGRICULTURE
13. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL
HOW TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE – PART 1
1. Boost irrigation
With
the growing effects of climate change on weather patterns, more irrigation will
be needed. Average yields in irrigated farms are 90% higher than those of
nearby rain-fed farms.
2. Precision farming practices
Technology like variable-rate
seeding and fertilizing allows farmers to automatically seed and apply
nutrients at the exact amount needed at the precise spot to optimize the best
yields for required inputs based on soil types and other data inputs.
3. Implementation of land
reforms
For improving the production,
land reforms are the first and predominant point. Machines, tractors, and implements do
land reforms. These machines have the qualities that make rugged farming areas
smooth to work on the field efficiently. Working on the field is easy,
that means an improvement in productivity is easy. Land reforms are the best
method to increase production.
4. Comprehensive Planning
Successful farmers proactively
plan every aspect of their production, from a seasonal point of view to the
planning of weekly and daily work tasks. Planning doesn’t include only to-do
lists, it is important that it includes anticipated yield, revenues, and budget
and covers all crucial aspects from work orders to workers, machinery, or
resource usage.