Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1
SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE
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SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE
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Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: SHS 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 16
Grade code: 1.3.1.LI.3
Strand code: 3
Sub-strand code: 2
Content standard code: 1.3.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 1.3.1.LI.3
Theme: MOBILISATION OF RESOURCES AND NETWORKS
Subtheme: SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE
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Land is the most fundamental resource in agriculture. In Ghana, we say "Tongo ayɛ fɛ, na nso ɛnyɛ me dea" (The land is beautiful, but it is not mine), which shows how important ownership and access are. However, acquiring and securing land for farming can be a very complicated process. This is because of the different sets of rules that govern land ownership – some are based on our ancient traditions (customary) and others are based on modern government laws (statutory). This lesson will explore these two systems and, most importantly, examine the serious challenges farmers face within each system.
A. What is Land Tenure?
Land Tenure refers to the set of rules, laws, and customs that determine how land rights are recognised, allocated, used, controlled, and transferred in a society.
Think of it as the "Terms and Conditions" for land. It answers critical questions like: Who can use the land? For how long can they use it? What can they use it for (e.g., farming, building)? Can they sell it or pass it on to their children? Who has the ultimate power over the land?
In Ghana, these rules mainly fall into two broad categories: Customary and Statutory. B. The Two Main Land Tenure Systems in Ghana