Types of commercial farming

Subject :

Agricultural science

Topic :

Types of farming

Class :

Primary 5/ Basic 5

Term :

Third Term

Week :

Instructional Materials :

Previous Knowledge :

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

Mention types of farming

Mention different characteristics of commercial farming

Content :

Class: Basic 5

Subject: Agricultural Science

Topic: Farming (types of farming)

Farming is the act of raising crop and the rearing of animals for the benefits of man.
Types of farming

1.) Subsistence farming

2.) Commercial farming

2.) Commercial farming : This is the type of farming done by producing crops known as cash crops on a large scale.

Characteristics of Commercial farming.

The following are the characteristics of commercial farming:

1. Large scale of land is required
2. It requires large capital, that is a lot of money.
3. Labourer and skilled personal are also needed
4. The use of farm machinery and implements are required.
5. Cash crops such Cocoa, Coffee, Timber, Kola-nut

Review Exercise:

1.) What is farming?

2.) Mention the two types of farming:

3.) What is commercial farming?

4.) State three characteristics of commercial farming:

5.) Give three examples of cash crops: ______________________, ______________________ and ______________________.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2. He introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

Conclusion :

Assignment :