Branches of Agriculture
Explore crop science, animal husbandry, horticulture, forestry and fisheries.
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Agriculture has several specialised branches.
In this lesson you will:
- Name the branches of agriculture.
- Match each branch to its work.
- Describe one career in agriculture.
The Branches
- Crop science — growing food and cash crops.
- Animal husbandry — rearing livestock for meat, milk, eggs and hides.
- Horticulture — fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants.
- Forestry — managing forests and timber.
- Fisheries — rearing and catching fish.
- Agricultural engineering — machinery, irrigation and farm structures.
Careers
Agriculture offers careers as agronomists, veterinarians, extension officers, food scientists, farm managers and agribusiness entrepreneurs.
Match the branch
Rearing broiler chickens — animal husbandry.
Growing tomatoes for market — horticulture.
Managing a plantation of teak trees — forestry.
Designing an irrigation system — agricultural engineering.
Note Modern agriculture uses drones, soil sensors and mobile apps to improve yields and reduce waste.
Practice
- Name five branches of agriculture.
- Match each branch to a product: eggs, timber, flowers, fish, maize.
- Name two careers in agriculture and what they do.
Recap
Agriculture has crop, animal, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and engineering branches, with many modern careers.
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Introduction to Agriculture
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