What Is Agriculture?
Define agriculture and explain its importance.
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Agriculture is the science and practice of growing crops and rearing animals.
In this lesson you will:
- Define agriculture.
- Name its main products.
- Explain why agriculture matters.
Definition
Agriculture includes crop production, animal husbandry, forestry and fisheries. It provides food, income and raw materials.
Products
- Food crops — rice, yam, maize, cassava, beans.
- Cash crops — cocoa, oil palm, groundnut, cotton.
- Livestock — cattle, goats, poultry, fish.
- Raw materials — cotton for textiles, rubber for tyres, cocoa for chocolate.
Why It Matters
Agriculture feeds the nation, employs a large share of the population and supplies industries. It also earns foreign exchange.
From farm to table
A farmer grows cassava.
A processor turns it into garri and flour.
A trader sells it in the market, and a family cooks it at home.
Tip Agriculture is not only "digging". It uses science, business, technology and careful record-keeping.
Practice
- Define agriculture.
- Name three food crops and three cash crops.
- Explain two reasons agriculture is important in Nigeria.
Recap
Agriculture produces food, raw materials and income. It combines science, business and practical work.
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Introduction to Agriculture
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