Environmental Aspect Of Farming System
- Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 269 pages
- 26 units
This course introduces students to the environmental aspects of farming systems. It explores various farming systems, their relevance, classification, and challenges, including shifting cultivation, permanent upland cultivation, and irrigation farming. The course also examines the environmental and health implications of irrigation, perennial crop farming, ranching, and the institutional and environmental requirements of site-related systems. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on the environment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 312 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EMT403, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Concepts, definitions and objectives of farming systemsPage 15
- Unit 2: Methods of Farming Systems and Relevance / Importance of Farming System.Page 21
- UNIT 3: Characteristics of Farms and Classification of Farming SystemsPage 31
- UNIT 4: Principles and Challenges of Farming SystemsPage 38
- UNIT 5: Factors Determining Farming SystemPage 46
- UNIT 1: Concept, Definition and Overview of Shifting CultivationPage 54
- UNIT 2: Basic Features / Characteristics of Shifting CultivationPage 60
- UNIT 3: Types of Shifting Cultivation and their featuresPage 66
- Unit 4: Advantages, Disadvantages and Prospects of Shifting CultivationPage 72
- UNIT 5: The Process / Procedure of Carrying Out Shifting CultivationPage 80
- MODULE 4: IRRIGATION FARMING SYSTEMPage 143
- MODULE 4: IRRIGATION FARMING SYSTEMPage 143
- Unit 2: Types / Methods and Challenges of Irrigation FarmingPage 149
- Unit 3: Factors Determining Types of Irrigation Farming and Source of Irrigation FarmingPage 166
- Unit 4: The Irrigation System of FarmingPage 175
- Unit 5: Environmental and Health Implications of Irrigation FarmingPage 184
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EMT403 · UNIT 1: Concepts, definitions and objectives of farming systems
The objectives of farming systems are numerous and they underscore the basic reasons why farming systems are practiced. The benefits include the tendency of the system to help the farmer increase his/her farm productivity, profitability, potentialities, cash flow all year round, employment provision for people and enhancement of input efficiency use.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate between various farming systems.
- Analyze the environmental impacts of different agricultural practices.
- Evaluate the sustainability of farming systems.
- Apply principles of soil conservation and improvement.
- Design and manage irrigation systems effectively.
- Understand the institutional and environmental requirements of site-related systems.
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Farm Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Land Use Planner
- Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
- Agriculture
- Environmental Management
- Land Management
- Food Production
- Water Resource Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Permanent and Perennial Farming System
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Permanent Crop Production
Understanding the complex interactions of planting time, soil, climate, and biotic factors requires a strong foundation in agricultural science.
- Module 4: Irrigation Farming System
Unit 3: Factors Determining Types of Irrigation Farming and Source of Irrigation Farming
Requires understanding of hydraulic principles, soil science, and crop water requirements to optimize water use and prevent environmental damage.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Farm System and Farming Systems
Unit 1: Concepts, definitions and objectives of farming systems · 2 hours
Define farm and farming systems.. Describe different types of farming systems.. State the objectives of farming systems..
- Week 2Module 1: Farm System and Farming Systems
Unit 2: Methods and relevance / importance of farming system · 2 hours
Identify and explain the methods of farming.. Identify the characteristics of each farming method.. State the importance of farming systems..
- Week 3Module 1: Farm System and Farming Systems
Unit 3: Characteristics and classifications of farming systems · 2 hours
Describe the broad characteristics of the farm.. Explain the main characteristics of the farms.. Explain the basis for classification of farms..
- Week 4Module 1: Farm System and Farming Systems
Unit 4: Principles, difficulties/challenges and solutions of farming systems · 2 hours
Explain the different principles guiding farming systems.. Explain the different challenges confronting farming.. Propose solutions to farming challenges..
- Week 5Module 1: Farm System and Farming Systems
Unit 5: Factors determining farming systems · 2 hours
Explain the climatic factors that affect farming systems.. State the difference between soil structure and soil texture.. Explain the biological factors that affect farming systems..
- Week 6Module 2: Shifting Cultivation
Unit 1: Concept, Definition and Overview of Shifting Cultivation · 2 hours
Define Shifting Cultivation.. Explain why farmers engage in shifting cultivation.. State the effects of shifting cultivation..
- Week 7Module 2: Shifting Cultivation
Unit 2: Basic Features / Characteristics of Shifting Cultivation · 2 hours
Know the various characteristics of Shifting Cultivation.. Know the period the farmer can farm their land before leaving it.. Know the likely period that fallow can stay before the farmer can return..
- Week 8Module 2: Shifting Cultivation
Unit 3: Types of Shifting Cultivation and their features · 2 hours
Know the different types of Shifting Cultivation system.. Explain the types of Shifting Cultivation system.. State the causes or reasons why some farmers must practice shifting cultivation..
- Week 9Module 2: Shifting Cultivation
Unit 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Shifting Cultivation · 2 hours
State the advantages of the practice of shifting cultivation. Identify the disadvantages of the practice of shifting cultivation. Enumerate the prospects of the practice of shifting cultivation.
- Week 10Module 2: Shifting Cultivation
Unit 5: The Process / Procedure of Carrying Out Shifting Cultivation · 2 hours
Know the stepwise process of shifting cultivation..
- Week 11Module 3: Permanent and Perennial Farming System
Unit 1: Permanent Crop Cultivation · 2 hours
Define cultivation and permanent cultivation. State the importance of permanent crops. Explain the meaning and objectives of a permanent farming system.
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Permanent Crop Production · 2 hours
Discuss the characteristics of permanent plants. Enumerate and explain the challenges faced by permanent crops. Explain the disadvantages associated with permanent agriculture.
- Week 12Module 3: Permanent and Perennial Farming System
Unit 3: The Elements of Permanent Farming System · 2 hours
Know the reasons why farmers practice permanent farming system.. Know some of the reasons why some farmers would like to use draft animals to do work in their farms.. Explain why farmers need to protect the soil against fire incidence.
Unit 4: Perennial Agriculture · 2 hours
Define the term "perennial agriculture". Know the main difference in terms of tilling the soil, and nature of seed viability between perennial agriculture and mainstream agriculture. Identify some examples of perennial herbs, perennial vegetables and perennial fruits..
- Week 13Module 3: Permanent and Perennial Farming System
Unit 5: Systems of Soil Conservation and Improvement · 2 hours
What conservation of the soil is.. The factors that are likely to determine the quantity of cowdung a farmer can produce.. The stages involved in making cowdung..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop comparative charts for different farming systems (shifting cultivation vs. permanent farming) to highlight advantages and disadvantages.
- Practice applying soil conservation techniques to specific scenarios (e.g., hilly terrain, arid climate).
- Review irrigation methods and their suitability for different crops and soil types.
- Study the environmental and health implications of irrigation, focusing on mitigation strategies.
- Prepare case studies on successful and unsuccessful ranching operations, analyzing factors contributing to their outcomes.
- Create flowcharts outlining the steps in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
- Focus on understanding the institutional requirements for sustainable site management.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EMT403 about?
This course introduces students to the environmental aspects of farming systems. It explores various farming systems, their relevance, classification, and challenges, including shifting cultivation, permanent upland cultivation, and irrigation farming. The course also examines the environmental and health implications of irrigation, perennial crop farming, ranching, and the institutional and environmental requirements of site-related systems. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on the environment.
How many units does EMT403 have?
EMT403, Environmental Aspect Of Farming System, has 26 units across 5 modules, over 269 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EMT403?
EMT403 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Sciences.
Is EMT403 hard?
EMT403 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EMT403 take to study?
About 312 hours of study, spread across its 26 units.
How is EMT403 assessed?
EMT403 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EMT403?
Agricultural Extension Officer, Farm Manager, Environmental Consultant, Land Use Planner and Sustainable Agriculture Specialist.