Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

ABE 303 — Crop Production

2 units · ABE department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Appreciate the various farming systems in agriculture with emphasis on Nigerian small farm holding including the impact of climate change
Describe the various farm machinery used in crop production
Implement mechanical operations in crop production
Establish small, medium and large-scale mechanize farms
Undertake the application of fertilizer types for different crops
Plan and implement irrigated agriculture;
Undertake some post-harvest crop processing activities.

Course contents

Classification and ecology of crops in Nigeria. Nutrient requirements and mineral nutrition of plants. Manures and fertilizers. Plant growth and development. Growth stages. Tillage and weed control. Other cultural practices. Cropping sequences and rotation. Farming systems. Production practices for specified crops. Conservation agriculture and sustainability in tropical agriculture.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ABE 303.

ABE 303 — Crop Production

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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