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: 7
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 heavily on manual tools like the cutlass and hoe. While these methods are part of our heritage, they involve hard physical labour, are time-consuming, and often result in lower yields. To feed our growing population and make farming a profitable and attractive business for young people, we must embrace modern solutions. This lesson introduces "Emerging Technologies" – new and innovative tools and methods that are changing the face of agriculture. We will explore how technologies like drones and digital apps are making the cultivation of our staple arable crops (like maize, yam, and cowpea) smarter, faster, and more efficient.
A. What are Arable Crops?
Before we dive into technology, let's refresh our memory. Arable crops are crops that are cultivated on land that is ploughed or tilled. In Ghana, they are our main food sources. They include: Cereals: Maize, Rice, Sorghum, Millet. Legumes: Cowpea, Groundnut, Soya bean. Tuber Crops: Yam, Cassava, Cocoyam. B. Defining Emerging Agricultural Technologies
Emerging Agricultural Technologies are new, advanced tools, systems, and methods used in farming to improve efficiency, increase yields, and reduce physical labour. Think of them as "smart farming" tools. They help farmers make better decisions based on data and use resources like water, fertilizer, and time more wisely. C. Key Emerging Technologies in Arable Crop Production
Here are some of the most important technologies being used in Ghana and around the world to make farming easier. Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - UAVs)