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: 1st Term
Week: 4
Grade code: 1.1.2.LI.3
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 2
Content standard code: 1.1.2.CS.2
Indicator code: 1.1.2.LI.3
Theme: NEW DAWN IN AGRICULTURE
Subtheme: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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Farming has always been the backbone of Ghana's economy, but it is often seen as hard, back-breaking work with low returns. This perception discourages many young people from entering the field. However, a new dawn is breaking in agriculture. Today, technology is changing the face of farming, making it smarter, easier, and more profitable. Imagine using your phone to check for pests on your cabbage farm, or using a small "flying machine" to water your flowers instead of carrying buckets.
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What is an "Emerging Agricultural Technology"?
An emerging agricultural technology is a new or recently developed tool, method, or system that helps farmers perform tasks more efficiently, with greater precision, and often with less manual labour. These technologies use modern science and engineering (like GPS, sensors, computers, and robotics) to solve traditional farming problems. The goal is to produce more food with fewer resources (like water, fertilizer, and land).