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AGG 102 — Introduction to Agriculture 1

Agricultural Science · 100 Level · Second Semester

About this course

AGG 102 Introduction to Agriculture 1 is a 100 Level course in the Agricultural Science department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 30 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Agricultural Ecology, Genetics, and Crop Science focus on understanding the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment, the role of heredity in improving crop traits, and the scientific principles behind crop production. Agricultural ecology examines how farming interacts with ecosystems, promoting sustainable practices, while genetics studies plant breeding and improvement for higher yield, disease resistance, and adaptability. Crop science deals with soil management, crop cultivation, and modern farming techniques to maximize productivity. The importance of this topic lies in enhancing food production, ensuring environmental sustainability, and improving crop quality. The course objective is to provide learners with foundational knowledge of ecological systems, genetic principles, and crop management practices, enabling them to apply scientific methods to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture, and Wildlife Management focus on the rearing and management of animals, aquatic organisms, bees, and wild species for food, income, and ecological balance. Animal production deals with livestock such as cattle, poultry, and sheep for meat, milk, and other products, while fisheries involve breeding and harvesting fish and other aquatic resources. Apiculture is the practice of beekeeping for honey, wax, and pollination, and wildlife management ensures the conservation and sustainable use of wild animals and their habitats. This topic is important for food security, income generation, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability. The course objective is to equip learners with basic knowledge and practical skills in animal and fish farming, beekeeping, and wildlife conservation, enabling them to apply sustainable practices for improved productivity and resource management.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science (SERIES 2) · Part 1

  1. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 1 7 minutes 56 seconds
  2. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 2 9 minutes 12 seconds
  3. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 3 10 minutes 18 seconds

Series 2: Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science (SERIES 2) · Part 2

  1. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 1 7 minutes 54 seconds
  2. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 2 9 minutes 19 seconds
  3. Agricultural Ecology, Genetics and Crop Science 3 10 minutes 28 seconds

Series 3: Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management (SERIES 5) · Part 1

  1. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 1 7 minutes 48 seconds
  2. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 2 8 minutes 20 seconds
  3. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 3 6 minutes 53 seconds

Series 4: Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management (SERIES 5) · Part 2

  1. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 1 7 minutes 17 seconds
  2. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 2 8 minutes 21 seconds
  3. Animal Production, Fisheries, Apiculture and Wildlife Management 3 7 minutes

Series 5: Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture (SERIES 1) · Part 1

  1. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture 1 8 minutes 10 seconds
  2. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture 2 8 minutes 7 seconds
  3. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture3 8 minutes 28 seconds

Series 6: Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture (SERIES 1) · Part 2

  1. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture 1 8 minutes 25 seconds
  2. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture 2 8 minutes 1 second
  3. Meaning, Scope and Importance of Agriculture 3 8 minutes 32 seconds

Series 7: Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems and Crop Husbandry (SERIES 4)

  1. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems and Crop Husbandry 1 7 minutes 30 seconds
  2. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems and Crop Husbandry 2 7 minutes 1 second
  3. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems and Crop Husbandry 3 5 minutes 59 seconds

Series 8: Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems, and Crop Husbandry (SERIES 4)

  1. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems, and Crop Husbandry 1 8 minutes 9 seconds
  2. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems, and Crop Husbandry 2 7 minutes 3 seconds
  3. Plant Propagation, Cropping Systems, and Crop Husbandry 3 5 minutes 55 seconds

Series 9: Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice (SERIES 3) · Part 1

  1. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 1 9 minutes 33 seconds
  2. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 2 9 minutes 17 seconds
  3. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 3 8 minutes 24 seconds

Series 10: Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice (SERIES 3) · Part 2

  1. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 1 9 minutes 35 seconds
  2. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 2 9 minutes 20 seconds
  3. Soil Formation Fertility and Conservation Practice 3 8 minutes 21 seconds
AGG 102 Introduction to Agriculture 1

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