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COP116Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To General Agriculture Ii

This course introduces the principles and applications of agricultural practices and systems, focusing on cooperatives in agriculture. It explores the need for agricultural cooperatives, agricultural development policies, and planning. Topics include agricultural marketing, storage of agricultural products, cash crops, and livestock management. Students will gain knowledge about cooperative principles, various types of cooperation, and government policies affecting agricultural development. The course equips students with a basic understanding of cooperatives and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity and rural development.

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200h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Agricultural CooperativesAgricultural MarketingAgricultural PolicyLivestock FarmingCrop Production

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cooperative Principles

2

Agricultural Development Policy

3

Agricultural Marketing

4

Storage of Agricultural Products

5

Cash Crops

6

Livestock Farming

7

Agricultural Credit

8

Rural Development

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Extension Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Cooperative Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Farm Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agribusiness Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Rural Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureAgribusinessRural DevelopmentCooperative ManagementFood Processing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Co-Operatives in Agriculture

4 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Cooperatives in Agriculture, focusing on the definition, principles, and types of cooperatives.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding of cooperative principles.
•Review the I.C.A. 1995 Co-operatives Principles.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 2: The Need for Agricultural Co-operatives

4 study hours

•Study Unit 2: The Need for Agricultural Co-operatives, emphasizing the conditions necessitating collective action.
•Examine the various types of agricultural cooperatives and their functions.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to understand the benefits of agricultural cooperatives for small-scale farmers.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Agricultural Development Policy

4 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Agricultural Development Policy, focusing on policy objectives and government involvement.
•Identify the problems of the agricultural sector and the role of government policies.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding of policy objectives.

Week

4

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Co-Operatives

4 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Co-operatives, identifying challenges and potential solutions.
•Examine the impact of inconsistent policies and lack of capital on agricultural cooperatives.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the problems confronting agricultural cooperatives.

Week

5

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 5: Agricultural Development Planning

4 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Agricultural Development Planning, understanding the importance of planning in the agricultural sector.
•Examine the necessary steps and problems of planning agricultural development.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the importance of planning.

Week

6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Agricultural Development Programmes

4 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Agricultural Development Programmes, focusing on strategies and improvements within the agricultural sector.
•Examine the National Accelerated Food Production Programme (NAFPP) and its activities.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to enumerate the objectives of NAFFP and NACB.

Week

7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Agricultural Development Programmes (ADP)

4 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Agricultural Development Programmes (ADP), identifying projects' contributions to agricultural production.
•Examine the objectives and activities of Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs).
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define Agricultural Development Project and its objectives.

Week

8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Integrated Rural Development

4 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Integrated Rural Development, focusing on the basic needs of rural dwellers.
•Examine the role of cooperatives and strategies of rural development.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define integrated rural development and its aim.

Week

9

Module 2:

8h

Unit 4: Agricultural Credit

4 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Agricultural Credit, identifying the various types of credit.
•Examine the problems of formal credit sources and government provisions.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain agricultural credit and problems of formal credit sources.

Unit 5: Agriculture Credit Co-Operatives

4 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Agriculture Credit Co-Operatives, focusing on the advantages of providing agricultural credit through cooperatives.
•Understand the importance of cooperatives in agricultural credit management.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to understand if cooperatives are formal institutions.

Week

10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Problems of Agriculture Credit in Nigeria

4 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Problems of Agriculture Credit in Nigeria, identifying major problems and solutions.
•Examine the interest rate problem and uneven distribution of agricultural credit.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the problems of Agricultural Credit in Nigeria.

Week

11

Module 3:

8h

Unit 2: Agricultural Marketing

4 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Agricultural Marketing, understanding the salient features of marketing.
•Examine the need for agricultural marketing and the difference between market and marketplace.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define Agricultural Marketing and the need for it.

Unit 3: Characteristics of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria

4 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Characteristics of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria, focusing on the local marketing system.
•Examine the farmer's and consumer's viewpoints on an ideal marketing system.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain the term ideal marketing system.

Week

12

Module 3:

8h

Unit 4: Marketing Institution

4 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Marketing Institution, explaining marketing institutions from an institutional approach.
•Examine the roles of middlemen and marketing channels.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain the term middlemen in marketing.

Unit 5: Cooperative Marketing Organizations

4 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Cooperative Marketing Organizations, focusing on the contribution of cooperatives to agricultural marketing.
•Examine the objectives and activities of the Association of Nigerian Co-operative Exporting (ANCE) Limited.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the contributions of Cooperatives in agricultural marketing.

Week

13

Final Revision

8h

Final Revision

8 study hours

•Review all modules and units.
•Work on assignments and prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key areas.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 1-5 in Module 1 to understand the evolution of agricultural policies.

3

Practice applying cooperative principles to real-world scenarios, focusing on case studies from Units 1-3 in Module 2.

4

Focus on understanding the different types of agricultural credit and their impact on small-scale farmers (Units 4-5 in Module 2).

5

Prepare detailed notes on the characteristics of agricultural marketing in Nigeria (Units 2-3 in Module 3).

6

Study the various methods of storing agricultural produce and their associated costs and benefits (Units 2-5 in Module 4).

7

Create flashcards for the common diseases and pests affecting cash crops and livestock (Units 3-5 in Module 5).

8

Allocate specific time slots for revision each day, focusing on high-weightage topics.

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