Causes of Food Shortages in Nigeria, an Overview. Food shortage occurs when the quantity and quality of food produced in an area are insufficient to meet the needs of the people living in that geographical area. Moreover, Food shortage ensues when the demand for food in an area exceeds the available supply, leading to importation, … Read more
Agricultural Education and Agricultural Development Overview. For agriculture to contribute to food production, shelter, and development, the link between agriculture and education must be strengthened. Agricultural Education is a form of education that occurs within the four walls of the school system to train individuals in agriculture and as well as in education. The subjects … Read more
Definition of Agricultural Education Agricultural Education is a branch of Vocational Agriculture that provides an individual with the opportunity to acquire occupational skills, knowledge, and Competencies to become self-reliant and enter into an occupation. The course Agricultural Education is a double primary course in Agriculture and Education. Individuals studying the course are equipped with skills … Read more
Introduction to Improve Cassava Varieties for Cassava Production Enterprise In recent times, the use of traditional cassava cultivars has been characterized by poor yielding, susceptibility to diseases, low dry matter contents, and poor starch quality. However, new cassava varieties have been developed with better qualities compared to the old varieties contributing to high yields, high … Read more
Definition of Fertilizer Bags Exploring durable and dependable fertilizer bags is necessary for packaging, transporting, and storing fertilizers, particularly in enterprises where profit-making is the main goal of the business. Individuals in the fertilizer production industries such as producers, suppliers, and farmers require long-lasting packaging material for adequate storage and handling. Fertilizer bags refer to … Read more
Definition of Accounting for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs are individuals seeking business and investment opportunities through inventions. The ability to manage the business successfully is crucial. Therefore, entrepreneurs must take into account the income and expenses of the business to ascertain the progress of the enterprise. Entrepreneurial accounting or accounting for entrepreneurs refers to the process … Read more
Overview of Subsistence Farming in Africa Farming in Africa is usually subsistence and farmers operate an area of land usually between 0.5 -3 hectares of farmland scattered all over the whole area due to the pattern of land ownership. In Kenyan, subsistence farmers operate an area of land of about 0.47 ha, in Ethiopia 0.9 … Read more
Components of An Agroecosystem Some of the Components of An Agroecosystem as stated by studysmarter. com are: Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem Abiotic Components of An Agroecosystem Autotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Heterotrophic Components of An Agroecosystem Biotic Components of An Agroecosystem These are the living components of an Agroecosystemwhich includes all living organisms in the environment. … Read more
Concept of Teaching Method in Technical and Vocational Education and Training The teaching method in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can be defined as the instructional process or procedures utilized by teachers in imparting knowledge, values, and competencies to the learner. Similarly, teaching methods refer to specific instructional processes adopted by the classroom … Read more
Introduction to Pasture Fertilizer Adequate Pasture management is necessary for the expansion and development of livestock enterprises particularly under management practices where profitability is the main aim of production. Pasture as a primary source of feed for livestock derives its nutrients from the soil for nourishment. In most cases, the soil cannot release adequately the … Read more