Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: SHS 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Grade code: 2.1.2.LI.3
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 2
Content standard code: 2.1.2.CS.2
Indicator code: 2.1.2.LI.3
Theme: NEW DAWN AGRICULTURE
Subtheme: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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For generations, farming in Ghana has relied on the cutlass, the hoe, and immense physical effort. While these methods are part of our heritage, they are also labour-intensive, time-consuming, and often lead to low yields. This can make agriculture seem like a difficult and unrewarding profession. However, a "New Dawn" is here. This lesson introduces us to new and exciting tools and systems called emerging technologies. We will explore how these innovations, from flying drones to simple phone apps, are changing the face of agriculture, making it easier, more efficient, and more profitable for Ghanaian farmers who grow our staple foods like maize, yam, and cowpea.
This section breaks down the important ideas you need to understand for this topic. A. What are "Arable Crops"?
Before we talk about technology, let's remember what we are growing. Arable crops are plants grown on land that is ploughed or tilled. They are the backbone of Ghana's food supply. They fall into three main categories: Cereals: Grasses grown for their edible grain (e.g., Maize, Rice, Sorghum, Millet). Legumes: Plants that produce pods with seeds inside; they are also great for improving soil fertility (e.g., Cowpea, Soya beans, Groundnut). Tuber Crops: Crops where the edible part is a swollen underground stem or root (e.g., Yam, Cassava, Cocoyam). B. What are "Emerging Technologies"?
Emerging Technologies are new tools, techniques, and systems that are still developing but are beginning to be used to solve problems in a new way. Think of them as the "latest" and "smartest" ways of doing things. Traditional Technology: Hoe, Cutlass, Human labour for spraying. Emerging Technology: GPS-guided Tractor, Drone, Smartphone App for weather updates.
The goal of these technologies in agriculture is to make farming SMARTER, not just harder. They help farmers use less effort, time, and money to get more yield. C. Key Emerging Technologies for Arable Crop Production in Ghana