Rangeland Mangement

agriculture science

State the meaning of range land.
List the importance of range land.
State the characteristics of range land.
Mention some common grasses of livestock range land.
State the factors affecting the level of production of herbage.
Explain methods of range land and pasture improvement.

Animal Nutrition

agriculture science

Classify feeds
Mention sources and functions of food nutrients.
State the different types of rations/diet and their uses.
State causes and symptoms of malnutrition and their correction in farm animals.

Livestock Mangement

agriculture science

State the meaning of livestock management
State the requirement for good livestock management.
Explain the importance of these management practices to livestock.
Keep farm animals and take care of them( at least one ruminant and one one-ruminant).

Enviromental Physiology

agriculture science

Explain the meaning of environmental physiology.
State the effects of changes in:
Climate on growth, reproduction, egg production, etc.
Temperature- control of heat/temperature
Relative humidity-control of humidity.
Light-control of light.

Animal Reproduction: Male

agriculture science

Explain the role of sex hormones in reproduction.
Draw and label the parts of the male and female reproductive system.
Explain the process of reproduction in mammals and poultry.
Describe process of egg formation.

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

agriculture science

Draw and label parts of farm animals.
Dissect a farm animal
Identify important organs like heart, livers, lungs etc.
Sketch these parts and mention their functions.

Agro-forestry Practices in Nigeria

agriculture science

Explain the meaning of agro – forestry.
Discuss different agro-forestry combinations.
Enumerate different tree species for inclusion in agro-forestry practices.

Forest Management

agriculture science

Define the meaning of forest and forestry.
State the importance of forest and forestry.
State forest regulations in Nigeria.
State and discuss forest management practices in Nigeria.

Weeds and Weed Control

agriculture science

Define weeds;
List various types of weeds with their botanical names.
State the effects of weeds on crops and the economy.
List the various features of weeds.
Describe the various methods of controlling weeds.

Pests of Crops

agriculture science

i. state the meaning of pests.
ii. Classify pests into insects and non-insects pests.
iii. classify insects pests based on their mode of mouth parts.
iv. discuss the important insects pests of major crops.
v. recognize and name the important storage insects pests of farm produce
vi. describe the nature of damage of crops.
vii. describe the biology of some of the selected crops.
viii.state and discuss the general control and preventive measures.
ix.State and discuss the possible side effects of the various preventive and control methods on man and the environment.
x.State general effects/economic importance of pests.

Diseases of Crop

agriculture science

State the meaning of disease
State the meaning of Disease.
List the effects of disease on crop production
Name the important disease of major crops.
State the causal organism of each disease.
State the preventive and control measures.

Water Cycle: Plant Nutrient and Nutrient Cycle

agriculture science

List plant nutrient elements under the major classes.
Recognize deficiency symptoms of different elements in crops.
State the factors affecting nutrient availability in the soil
Describe the different methods of replenishing lost nutrients.
Illustrate the different nutrient cycle using diagrams i.e. Carbon, Nitrogen, water, and phosphorus cycles.

Agricultural Pollution

agriculture science

State the meaning of agricultural pollution.
Identify pollutants or sources of agricultural land/ pond pollution.
Discuss the effects of pollution on farmers and farming activities.
Explain how pollution of land/pond can be minimized

Drainage

agriculture science

Explain the meaning of drainage.
List the importance of drainage.
List various types of drainage.
Describe the various types with their advantages and disadvantages.