Description
“Secondary Agriculture Form 2” refers to the curriculum and textbooks for the second year of high school agriculture studies, particularly within the Kenyan education system. The subject is a comprehensive text designed to expose learners to key principles and practices relevant to agricultural production. It is a critical subject in the country’s curriculum, as agriculture is a major part of the Kenyan economy.
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum for Form 2 agriculture typically covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Soil Fertility: This section delves into inorganic fertilizers, essential macro- and micro-nutrients, soil sampling, and soil testing.
- Crop Production: Topics include planting, nursery practices, and field practices like crop rotation and mulching. It also covers specific vegetables such as cabbage, tomato, carrot, and onion.
- Livestock: The curriculum addresses livestock health, common parasites, and the principles of livestock nutrition.
- Practical Skills: The course is designed to enable students to gain practical skills needed for managing agricultural enterprises. Textbooks often include practical activities and exercises at the end of each topic to reinforce learning and allow for self-evaluation.
Various publishers, including the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) and Longhorn Publishers, produce textbooks and revision guides for this subject.
