Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 2
AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY
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AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY
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Subject: Agriculture
Class: SHS 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Grade code: 2.1.1.LI.2
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 2.1.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 2.1.1.LI.2
Theme: CONCEPT OF AGRICULTURE IN A N INDUSTRIALIZING SOCIETY
Subtheme: AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY
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This lesson explores the crucial support system that helps our farmers and strengthens Ghana's entire agricultural sector. While we often think of the farmer working alone in the field, their success is heavily influenced by various organizations. We will examine the two main types: Governmental Organizations (GOs), which are part of our country's government structure, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), which are independent groups working to improve lives. Understanding their roles helps us appreciate the combined effort required for agricultural development and how we can achieve food security and economic prosperity for Ghana.
This lesson is built around three core concepts: Agricultural Development, Governmental Organizations (GOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). A. What is Agricultural Development?
Before we discuss who helps, we must understand what we are trying to achieve. Agricultural Development is not just about producing more food. It is the sustained process of improving the agricultural sector to meet the needs of a growing population. It is a holistic process that involves: Increased Productivity: Using modern science and technology (like improved seeds, fertilizers, and mechanization) to get more yield from the same piece of land. Economic Growth: Turning agriculture into a profitable business that creates jobs, increases farmers' incomes, and contributes significantly to Ghana's GDP. Improved Livelihoods: Ensuring that farmers and their families have a better quality of life, including better income, nutrition, health, and education. Food Security and Nutrition: Making sure that all Ghanaians have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times. Environmental Sustainability: Practicing farming in a way that protects our soil, water, and forests for future generations (e.g., preventing soil erosion, using organic manure).
In short, agricultural development is about making our farming more productive, profitable, and sustainable. B. Governmental Organizations (GOs) in Agricultural Development
These are formal organizations established, funded, and controlled by the Government of Ghana to implement its policies and programmes in agriculture. Their primary mandate is to serve the public interest.