Agricultural Science

This subject blends agricultural science with basic economic principles to equip students with practical knowledge for effective farm and livestock management. It begins with environmental physiology, examining how environmental factors affect livestock health and productivity. Students will then study livestock management practices such as housing, feeding, breeding, and disease control. This is followed by animal nutrition, where learners explore the dietary needs of farm animals and how to formulate balanced rations. The topic of rangeland management teaches students how to maintain and utilize natural grazing lands sustainably for livestock feeding.

The second part of the course introduces students to the basic economic principles relevant to agriculture. This includes an understanding of the factors of production—land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship—and their roles in farm operations. Students will explore the principles of demand and supply and analyze how they influence production decisions. The course concludes by examining the implications of demand and supply on agricultural production and the functions and challenges faced by farm managers, emphasizing decision-making, resource allocation, and risk management in farm businesses.