Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: SHS 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Grade code: 3.1.1.LI.2
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 2
Content standard code: 3.1.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 3.1.1.LI.2
Theme: NEW DAWN AGRICULTURE
Subtheme: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
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Welcome, students. For generations, Ghanaian farming has relied on the cutlass, the hoe, and the strength of our farmers. While these methods are vital, the world is changing. To feed our growing population, compete on the global market (with our cocoa, cashews, and pineapples), and adapt to climate change, we must embrace a "New Dawn" in agriculture. This lesson explores the exciting field of Emerging Technologies in Agriculture. We will discover how these modern tools and techniques are not just fancy gadgets, but the very engines that create the characteristics and patterns of growth we see in today's most successful farms and plantations.
2.1. What are Emerging Technologies in Agriculture?
Definition: Emerging technologies in agriculture, often called Ag-Tech, refer to the new and innovative tools, techniques, and systems used to increase farm efficiency, improve crop and animal yields, and enhance sustainability. They are a shift from farming based on labour and tradition to farming based on data, precision, and control.
Traditional vs. Modern Farming in Ghana:
| Feature | Traditional Method | Modern (Tech-driven) Method | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pest Control | Blanket spraying with a knapsack sprayer; often by guesswork. | Using a drone with sensors to spot infected areas and spray only those spots. | | Planting | Manual planting, often with variable spacing. | Using a mechanical planter with GPS for perfect row spacing and seed depth. | | Watering | Relying on rainfall; using watering cans or flood irrigation. | Using drip irrigation to deliver water directly to the plant roots, saving water. | | Information | Experience, advice from fellow farmers. | Smartphone apps, soil sensors, satellite data. | 2.2. Key Emerging Technologies and Their Impact