Authors
Julius Mailu, David MwangiExercises kit’s authors
Julius Mailu, David MwangiPublisher
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The study kit contains 43 chapters and 86 exercises of which 86 are in the chapters and 0 in the task exercises.
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Authors
Julius Mailu, David Mwangi -
Exercises kit’s authors
Julius Mailu, David Mwangi -
Subject
Agriculture -
Grade
Form 4 -
Kit's language
English -
Publisher
Longhorn Publishers -
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Longhorn Secondary Agriculture Form 4 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.
David Mwangi has a long experience in teaching Agriculture in various secondary schools with outstanding performance. He is also an examiner of Agriculture with the Kenya National Examinations Council.
Julius Mailu is a teacher and examiner of Agriculture. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education and Extension and is widely involved in practical mobilisation of communities to adopt modern agricultural practices.
Peter Sigei, Joseph Gachagua and Daniel Cheruiyot, all professional agriculturalists, teachers and examiners, helped moderate the titles in this series.
1. Livestock Production V (Poultry)
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Chapter |
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1.1. |
Poultry production. Eggs
Free chapter! |
1.2. | Sources of chicks. Brooding |
1.3. | Routine Management Practices |
1.4. | Rearing Systems |
1.5. | Stress and Vices in Chicken |
1.6. | Marketing of Eggs and Chicken Meat |
1.7. | Practical Activities and Revision Exercise 1 |
2. Livestock Production VI (Cattle)
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Chapter |
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2.1. | Cattle Production |
2.2. | Milk and Milking |
2.3. | Marketing of Milk |
2.4. | Marketing of Beef |
2.5. | Practical Activities and Revision Exercise 2 |
3. Farm Power and Machinery
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Chapter |
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3.1. | Farm Power |
3.2. | Tractor Engine |
3.3. | Systems of the Tractor. Tractor Service Maintenance |
3.4. | Tractor Drawn Implements |
3.5. | Animal Drawn Implements |
3.6. | Practical Activities and Revision Exercise 3 |
4. Agricultural Economics III (Production Economics)
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Chapter |
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4.1. | Production Economics |
4.2. | Factors of Production |
4.3. | Production Function |
4.4. | Economic Laws and Principles |
4.5. | Farm Planning and Budgeting |
4.6. | Agricultural Services Available to Farmers |
4.7. | Risks and Uncertainties in Farming |
4.8. | Practical Activities & Revision Exercise 4 |
5. Agriculture Economics IV (Farm Accounts)
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Chapter |
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5.1. | Farm Accounts I |
5.2. | Farm Accounts II |
5.3. | Practical Activities and Revision Exercise 5 |
6. Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
7. Agroforestry
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Chapter |
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7.1. | Agroforestry |
7.2. | Tree Nursery |
7.3. | Care and Management of Trees |
7.4. | Agroforestry Practices |
7.5. | Practical Activities and Revision Exercise 7 |