The table below is the JSS1 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for Third Term

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		Sub – Theme
		CONCEPT & MEDIUM OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
S/N	Topic(s)	Content
1.	Method of Weed and Pests Control	1. Characteristics of Weeds: – Easily Dispersed – Long Dormancy 2. Uses of weeds – Mechanical – Food, etc. 3. Methods of weed control – Rotation of crop – Herbicides, etc. 4. Effects of weed control methods on vegetation and soil: – pollution of soil and groundwater – contamination of livestock pasture, etc. 5. Classification of insect pests based on mouthparts: – piercing and sucking – biting and chewing insects 6. Description of the damage done by the crop pests. 7. Effects of crops pests on yield.
2.	Factors of Agricultural Production	Factors of Production: – land – labour – water – money – management

JSS1 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for Third Term

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