Tag: o level agriculture notes

When farmers are killing livestock they should not subject them to pain and suffering. The animals have to be stunned so that it losses consciousness and be killed calmly without experiencing death pain. This can be done by either hitting back of the head with iron rod or electrocution by use of electricity where by flow of current is put to the animal.

Most of the Zimbabwean farmers keep ruminant animals at their farms for meat production and milk from dairy cows. Ruminant animals reproduce sexually and this require a farmer to have a full understanding of the reproductive system of both a cow and a bull for easy management of the animal.

Crop husbandry is the other branch of agriculture which deals with the growing of crops in arable lands. Crops are divided into horticultural crops and field crops. This branch of agriculture is very important because crops are the source of food for both human beings and animals.

Irrigation refers to the conveyance of water from beneath the ground and on surface sources to the crops by human means.

Water conservation refers to protection against unnecessary loss and misuse of water. The right quantities of water should be used for specific purpose at the right time. On this topic will focus on water pollution.

Water conservation refers to protection against unnecessary loss and misuse of water. The right quantities of water should be used for specific purpose at the right time. On this topic will focus on water pollution.

Soil fertility is the richness of the soil in terms of nutrient content. Soil fertility is of great importance to plant growth. The fertility of soil depends with the level of major elements such as nitrogen., phosphorus and potassium.

Wildlife refers to all the wild animals and plants found in the forest. On this topic we are going to concentrate on animals mainly.

Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, conserving and using forest resources which include vegetation, soil, water, wild animal species and rocks.