Agricultural Science Book 3: A course for secondary schools in the Caribbean Third Edition
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9781398307438
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Contents
Introduction
About the series
Key features of the book
Chapter 1 Soil fertility and land capability classification
Why learn about soil?
Soil formation
Soil components
The soil profile
Soil fertility: improvement and maintenance
Using cultivation practices to maintain soil fertility
Using fertilisers to maintain soil fertility
Classification of land
Chapter 2 Crop cultivation processes and methods
Tillage
Mechanisation and crop cultivation
Some unusual methods of tillage
Alternative methods of crop cultivation
Chapter 3 Horticulture
What is horticulture?
The importance of horticulture
Plants used in horticulture
Horticultural management and practices
Post-harvest technology
Lawn establishment and maintenance
Ecotourism and agritourism
Chapter 4 Breeds of livestock
What is a breed?
Breeds of cattle
Breeds of sheep
Breeds of goats
Breeds of pigs
Cross-breeding
Chapter 5 Reproduction in animals
Why study reproduction in farm animals?
Stages in the reproductive life of farm animals
Gestation (pregnancy)
Parturition (birth)
Care of the mother and young at birth
Biotechnology and animal production
Chapter 6 Construction of farm structures
Traditional and modern farm structures
The impact of environmental factors on farm structures
Site selection for farm structures
Materials used for farm buildings
Housing requirements for farm animals
Chapter 7 Soil erosion and conservation
What is soil erosion?
Causes of soil erosion
Types of soil erosion
The effects of soil erosion
Soil conservation
Chapter 8 Nutrition and health requirements of animals
The digestive systems of farm animals
Feed requirements of different animals
Health and disease prevention
Signs of a healthy animal
Factors affecting animal health
Chapter 9 Agribusiness management: marketing
What is marketing?
Marketing systems
Production and preparation for the market
Types of markets
Marketing agents and intermediaries
Marketing co-operatives and government boards and agencies
Issues in the marketing of agricultural produce in the Caribbean
Chapter 10 Agribusiness management: contracts and loans
The importance of contracts in agribusiness
Types of contracts
Sources of agricultural loans
Factors affecting the accessing of loans
Contractual documents
Chapter 11 Environmental conservation
Why is environmental conservation important?
Some environmental issues
Social and economic issues
Political issues
Taking steps to conserve our environment
Chapter 12 Fisheries and aquaculture
The importance of fisheries
The parts of a fish and their functions
Saltwater and freshwater species
Methods of saltwater fishing
Aquaculture
Rearing of ornamental fish
Chapter 13 Agricultural systems in the Caribbean
Types of agricultural systems
Systems of livestock production
Systems of crop production
Other systems of farming
Sustainable farming
Chapter 14 Careers in agriculture and job searching
Careers in agriculture
Agricultural education institutions in the Caribbean
Preparing a resumé
Writing an application letter
Interview tips
Chapter 15 Application of the design process in agriculture: mini-enterprise
Overview
Project
Preparing a simple business plan for a mini-enterprise business
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