Authors
Julius Mailu, Peter Sigei, Daniel CheruiyotExercises kit’s authors
Julius Mailu, Peter Sigei, Daniel CheruiyotPublisher
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The study kit contains 56 chapters and 19 exercises of which 19 are in the chapters and 0 in the task exercises.
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Authors
Julius Mailu, Peter Sigei, Daniel Cheruiyot -
Exercises kit’s authors
Julius Mailu, Peter Sigei, Daniel Cheruiyot -
Subject
Agriculture -
Grade
Form 3 -
Kit's language
English -
Publisher
Longhorn Publishers -
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Longhorn Secondary Agriculture Form 3 is a new course that comprehensively covers and fulfils all the goals and targets of the new syllabus. The course underscores the crucial role agriculture plays as the mainstay of Kenya's economy and is uniquely designed to promote the best agricultural production principles and the responsible application of the latest environmentally sound technological advancements, giving it a competitive edge.
Other key features include:
• use of simple language with clarity, which is appropriate to the level of the learner.
• presentation of content sequentially and in well-organised topics. • use of numerous illustrations.
• practical activities for further investigation.
• revision questions to reinforce the understanding of agricultural principles and concepts.
• a comprehensive teacher's guide, providing, among other things, guidelines on how to teach the various concepts and answers to revision questions.
The authors, Julius Mailu, Peter Sigei and Daniel Cheruiyot are experienced teachers and examiners of KCSE Agriculture.
1. Livestock Production III (Selection and Breeding)
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Chapter |
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1.1. |
Introduction
Free chapter! |
1.2. | Reproduction and Reproductive systems |
1.3. | Selection |
1.4. | Breeding |
1.5. | Signs of heat in livestock |
1.6. | Methods of service in livestock |
1.7. | Revision Exercise 1 |
2. Livestock Production IV (Livestock Rearing Practices)
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Chapter |
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2.1. | Livestock Rearing Practices I |
2.2. | Livestock Rearing Practices II |
2.3. | Livestock Rearing Practices III |
2.4. | Bee keeping (apiculture) |
2.5. | Fish farming |
2.6. | Appropriate handling of livestock during routine management |
2.7. | Revision Exercise 2 |
3. Farm Structures
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Chapter |
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3.1. | Farm Structures |
3.2. | Livestock buildings and structures I |
3.3. | Livestock buildings and structures II |
3.4. | Farm stores |
3.5. | Fences in the farm |
3.6. | Green house |
3.7. | Revision Exercise 3 |
4. Agricultural Economics II (Land Tenure & Land Reforms)
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Chapter |
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4.1. | Introduction |
4.2. | Land tenure |
4.3. | Land reforms |
4.4. | Revision Exercise 4 |
5. Soil and Water Conservation
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Chapter |
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5.1. | Introduction |
5.2. | Soil erosion |
5.3. | Water harvesting methods. Micro-catchments |
5.4. | Revision Exercise 5 |
6. Weeds and Weed Control
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Chapter |
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6.1. | Introduction |
6.2. | Definition of a weed |
6.3. | Weed control methods |
6.4. | Revision Exercise 6 |
7. Crop Pests and Diseases
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Chapter |
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7.1. | Introduction |
7.2. | Plant pests |
7.3. | Plant diseases |
7.4. | Revision Exercise 7 |
8. Crop Production VI (Field Practices II)
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Chapter |
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8.1. | Maize Production |
8.2. | Millet Production |
8.3. | Sorghum Production |
8.4. | Bean Production |
8.5. | Rice Production |
8.6. | Harvesting of crops |
8.7. | Revision Exercise 8 |
9. Forage Crops
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Chapter |
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9.1. | Introduction |
9.2. | Pastures |
9.3. | Forage utilization |
9.4. | Fodder crops |
9.5. | Forage conservation |
9.6. | Revision Exercise 9 |
10. Livestock Health III (Diseases)
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Chapter |
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10.1. | Introduction |
10.2. | Protozoan diseases |
10.3. | Bacterial diseases |
10.4. | Viral diseases |
10.5. | Nutritional diseases |
10.6. | Revision Exercise 10 |