This unit introduces learners to the principles and practices involved in the commercial and subsistence production of vegetables. It covers various types of vegetables, their classification, and the agronomic practices required for their successful cultivation. Learners will gain practical knowledge and skills in land preparation, nursery management, transplanting, crop management, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Emphasis is also placed on sustainable production practices, irrigation techniques, crop rotation, and marketing strategies.
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Crop Production is a foundational agricultural course that focuses on the principles and practices involved in the cultivation of food, fiber, and industrial crops. It covers the biological, environmental, and technological aspects of crop growth, with an emphasis on maximizing yield and sustainability.
The course introduces students to various types of crops—cereals, legumes, root and tuber crops, oilseeds, vegetables, and fruits—and their agronomic requirements. It also explores cropping systems, soil preparation, planting techniques, pest and disease control, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, and post-harvest handling
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Soil Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the study of soil as a natural resource. The course introduces students to the physical, chemical, biological, and mineralogical properties of soils in relation to plant growth, environmental quality, and land use. It explores soil formation, classification, and mapping, as well as soil-water relationships, nutrient cycles, and soil management practices.
The course also addresses the role of soil in ecosystems, agriculture, forestry, engineering, and environmental conservation. Emphasis is placed on sustainable soil management practices to combat soil degradation, erosion, pollution, and fertility loss
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Educational administration often involves managing school facilities, including classrooms, halls and offices. For example, they may ensure that all school supplies are in stock. They may also conduct regular meetings to discuss staff concerns regarding facility management .
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This unit deals with crop production from nursery to harvesting
It covers crops eg vegetables
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Agricultural Engineering is a branch of engineering that applies scientific and technological principles to agriculture. It combines elements of mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering with a deep understanding of agricultural processes to improve farming efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.
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