Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

TERM: 3^rd Term

WEEK: 9

CLASS: Primary 6

AGE: 11 years

DURATION: 40 minutes of 2 periods each
DATE:

SUBJECT: Prevocational Studies

TOPIC:       Farm records

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

1. Describe farm records
2. Identify the different types of farm records
3. Explain the importance of farm records to a farm manager

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts and picture

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 and 2:

NOTE

FARM RECORDS

Farm records are written documents showing major activities going on in the farming business. Farm records may also be defined as the records of all the operations that are undertaken in the farm throughout the year.

Farm records and their uses

1. Daily farm records

These are the records of all important daily activities and events that happen on the farm. These records help the farmer keep track of past farming activities and plan for future activities.

2. Records of farm implements and equipment This is used to keep an inventory of all the equipment on the farm and their quantity. It can also contain the date of purchase of the equipment and sometimes their description.

3. Record of agricultural inputs This record is used to keep track of all agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, etc. The record often also contains the amount of that was bought, the amount that has been used, and what is left

4. Records of livestock and livestock products Farmers keep different records of livestock for each type of livestock on the farm. Also, for livestock that have products e.g. eggs from chickens, the farmer keeps a record that accounts for the number of eggs laid every day. If a farmer has cows for milk production, he keeps record of the amount of liters of milk produced per day

5. Records of animal feeds This record is used for keeping an inventory of the types of animal feed and the quantity purchased, used, and also quantity in stock on a daily basis.

6. Production records Production records are used to document everything that is produced on the farm. These records are prepared every week. And then summed up at the end of the month and also at the end of the year. Thus, there is a weekly record, a monthly record, and an annual record of everything produced on the farm. They help the farmer to keep track of how well the farm is doing.

7. Records for farm use Used for recording the date the land was prepared for farming, the number of plots or hectares used in planting, the plants planted on the farm and where they are planted.

8. Farm expenditure records Farm expenditure records are used to keep a record of all expenditures.

9. Workers records This type is used to keep the record of staffs, their salaries, and payment. It is also known as labour record.

10. Vehicle records It is used to keep a record of all vehicles used on the farm, petrol and oil used, and also any repairs and servicing and the dates of the repair or servicing.

11. Sales record

Sales records are used to keep a record of all sales made from farm produce.

Importance of farm records

1. Farm records help a farmer to keep stock and manage each aspect of the farm properly.
2. They are important for planning and budgeting. They provides a farmer with enough information needed for proper planning and budgeting at every point in time.
3. They help farmers know the progress and contributions of each aspect of the farm to its overall success.
4. They are important for proper farm management.
5. They can be very helpful when a farmer needs to access financial aids from banks or other financial institutions.

EVALUATION:    1. Define the term “Farm records”

2. Enumerate six farm records and state their uses
3. Describe four importance of farm records

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books