Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Subject: Agriculture

Class: SHS 3

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 20

Grade code: 3.5.3.LI.2

Strand code: 5

Sub-strand code: 3

Content standard code: 3.5.3.CS.1

Indicator code: 3.5.3.LI.2

Theme: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AGRIBUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION

Subtheme: AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Lesson summary

Welcome, future agri-preneurs! Today, we are moving beyond simply learning about animals and fish. We are learning how to turn our knowledge into a real business—an enterprise—that can feed our families (sustenance) and provide a steady income (livelihood). In Ghana, where agriculture is the backbone of our economy and youth unemployment is a challenge, understanding how to start and manage a small-scale animal or fish farm is a powerful skill. This lesson will provide you with the practical steps and knowledge to conceptualise, plan, and establish your own agribusiness, turning passion into profit.

Lesson notes

A. What is an Animal/Fish Enterprise?

An enterprise is simply a business or a company. Therefore, an animal/fish production or processing enterprise is a business venture focused on the raising of animals or fish (production) or converting them into more valuable products (processing) with the primary aim of making a profit and supporting one's livelihood. Sustenance: The enterprise provides food for the farmer and their family. For example, a poultry farmer can get eggs and meat for household consumption. Livelihood: The enterprise generates income to pay for school fees, healthcare, housing, and other life necessities.

This is different from keeping a few chickens in the backyard as a hobby. An enterprise involves deliberate planning, record-keeping, and a focus on financial returns. B. Key Steps to Establish an Animal/Fish Enterprise

Establishing a successful enterprise follows a logical sequence. Let's break it down into manageable steps.

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