Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Agricultural Science outline · Section D: Agricultural Economics and Extension
Content
a. Qualities, functions and problems of a farm manager
Objective
Identify the qualities, functions and problems of a farm manager.
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b. Records and record-keeping: types and importance, including livestock records and profit-and-loss account books
Objective
Differentiate between types of farm records and give reasons for keeping farm records.
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c. Stock evaluation: gross and net profits; appreciation, depreciation and salvage value
Objective
Determine gross and net margins, appreciation, depreciation and salvage value.
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d. Agricultural insurance: meaning, importance, types and problems
Objective
Examine the relevance of agricultural insurance, determine appropriate insurance schemes and identify associated problems.
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e. Agricultural financing: meaning, importance, types and problems
Objective
Identify the relevance of agricultural finance and determine problems associated with agricultural finance.
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