Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises a complete set of Form 2 Agriculture Notes, covering all major topics for the year.

  The topics and sub-topics covered in the document include:

  1. Soil Fertility II (Inorganic Fertilizers)

  • • This chapter introduces essential plant nutrients, classifying them into macronutrients and micronutrients.

    • It details the roles and deficiency symptoms of major nutrients like Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

    • Inorganic fertilizers are classified as straight or compound, with examples given for nitrogenous, phosphatic, and potassic fertilizers.

    • Methods of fertilizer application, such as broadcasting and placement methods, are also discussed.

  2. Crop Production II (Planting)

  • • Planting is defined as the placement of planting material into the soil.

    • The notes cover the factors to consider when selecting planting materials to ensure they are high quality, viable, and suitable for the ecological conditions.

    • Different types of planting materials are described, including seeds, splits, suckers, and cuttings.

    • Key planting procedures are explained, such as timeliness of planting, planting depth, seed rate, and spacing.

  3. Crop Production III (Nursery Practices)

  • • A nursery bed is defined, and its importance in raising delicate seedlings is explained.

    • The notes detail the selection of a nursery site and the step-by-step procedure for preparing a nursery bed.

    • Essential nursery management practices are outlined, including watering, mulching, weed control, pest and disease control, and hardening off before transplanting.

  4. Crop Production IV (Field Practices)

  • • This section describes routine practices carried out after planting to ensure healthy crop growth.

    • Practices covered include crop rotation, thinning, gapping, pruning, and training.

    • The importance and factors to consider when designing a crop rotation program are also discussed.

  5. Crop Production V (Vegetables)

  • • This chapter focuses on the specific cultivation practices for common vegetable crops.

    • Detailed guides are provided for growing tomatoes, cabbages, carrots, and onions, from their ecological requirements to field operations.

  6. Livestock Health I (Introduction)

  • • Defines health and disease in the context of livestock.

    • Explains the importance of keeping animals healthy and lists the signs of both a healthy and a sick animal.

    • Discusses predisposing factors of diseases and categorizes diseases based on their causes.

  7. Livestock Health II (Parasites)

  • • Parasites are classified into ectoparasites (external) and endoparasites (internal).

    • The notes detail common parasites like ticks, lice, mites, and various worms (roundworms, tapeworms), explaining their life cycles, harmful effects, and control measures.

  8. Livestock Production II (Nutrition)

  • • The components of a balanced diet for livestock are discussed, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

    • Key terms such as ration, maintenance ration, and production ration are defined.

    • The chapter concludes by comparing the digestive systems of ruminants and non-ruminants.

  These notes offer a complete and thorough guide to the Form 2 Agriculture syllabus. They are well-organized, neat, and printable, featuring clear explanations and detailed lists. This makes them an excellent and comprehensive resource for students for their year-long study and KCSE revision, as well as for teachers in preparing their lessons.

• File Size:

  1.15 MB
• Length:

  50 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Form 2
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE
• Posted By:

  CALEBPETER

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