Meaning and importance of agriculture

Meaning and importance of agriculture

The term "agriculture" is a derived from two Latin words: "ager" meaning field and "cultura" meaning cultivation. By this statement, agriculture means field cultivation. However, this is not a complete…
Problems and prospects of mechanisation

Problems and prospects of mechanisation

Farm Mechanisation is defined as the use of farm machinery and equipment to perform farm operations. Farm mechanisation in other words is the application of engineering principles and technology in…
Agricultural extension service in Nigeria

Agricultural extension service in Nigeria

Agricultural extension is a non formal educational system which assists farmers in improving farming techniques, increasing production efficiency and income, and improving their standards of living. Agricultural extension is a…
Rock Formation and origination

Rock Formation and origination

A rock can be defined as any mineral material of the earth. The earth's crust consists of rocks. A rock may be a combination of different mineral elements such as…
Agricultural Ecology in Agriculture

Agricultural Ecology in Agriculture

Agricultural ecology can simply be defined as a study of the relationships and interactions between crops and animals and their biotic and abiotic components of the environment. Ecology is derived…