As the 2024/2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations approach, it’s crucial for aspiring candidates to have a solid understanding of the Agricultural Science syllabus and recommended textbooks. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus and essential textbooks to help students prepare thoroughly for the upcoming JAMB CBT Examination.
2024/2025 JAMB Agricultural Science Syllabus:
The JAMB Agricultural Science syllabus covers a wide range of topics designed to test candidates’ understanding of both basic and advanced aspects of agricultural science. Here is an outline of the key topics included in the 2024/2025 syllabus:
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General Agriculture
- Meaning and Scope of Agriculture
- Importance of Agriculture
- Agricultural Ecology
- Genetics
- Farm Inputs
- History of Agricultural Development in West Africa
- Roles of Government and NGOs in Agricultural Development
- Agronomy
- Rocks and Soil formation
- Soil Water and Soil Conservation
- Soil Fertility
- Land Preparation and Soil Tillage
- Plant Forms and Functions
- Growth, Development, and Reproduction
- Plant Propagation Methods
- Cropping Systems, Planting Patterns, and Plant Densities
- Crop Husbandry
- Pasture and Forage Crops
- Floriculture
- Weeds
- Crop Diseases
- Crop Pests
- Forest Management (Silviculture)
- Crop improvement
- Animal Production
- Forms and classification of major farm animals in West Africa
- General terminology in animal production
- Anatomy and physiology of farm animals
- Reproduction in farm animals
- Animal nutrition
- Livestock management
- Animal Health
- Fisheries and Wildlife
- Bee-keeping (Apiculture)
- Animal Improvement
- Agriculture Economics and Extension
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Factors of agricultural production
- Basic Economic Principles
- Features of Agricultural Production
- Labour Management
- Farm Management
- Marketing of Agricultural Produce
- Agricultural Extension
- Agricultural Technology
- Farm surveying and farmstead planning
- Simple farm tools
- Farm machinery and implements
- Mechanization and sources of farm power
- Processing and storage
- Introduction to biotechnology
- Application of ICT in agriculture
- Introduction to agricultural research and statistics
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Recommended Textbooks:
To aid in comprehensive preparation, candidates are advised to use the following recommended textbooks, covering the topics provided in the JAMB Agricultural Science Syllabus:
- Adeniyi, M. O. et al (1999) Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Agricultural Science, Ibadan: Evans
- Akinsanmi, O. (2000) Junior Secondary Agricultural Science, UK: Longman.
- Akinsanmi, O. (2000) Senior Secondary Agricultural Science, UK: Longman.
- Anthonio, Q. B. O. (1999) General Agriculture for West Africa, London: George Allen
- Are, L. A. et al (2010) Comprehensive Certificate Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools, University Press Plc.
- Egbuna, C. K. et al (2014) Extension Modern Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools (2010), Extension Publication
- Emmanuel C. A. (2003) A Dictionary of Agriculture, Benue: Agitab Publisher Makurdi
- Falusi, A. O. and Adeleye, I. O. A (2000) Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools Books 1- 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
- Komolafe, M. F., Adegbola, A. A., Are, L. A. and Ashaye, T. I. (2004) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools 1, 2 and 3, Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
- Philips T. A. (1986) Agricultural Notebook, Lagos: Longman
- STAN (1999) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos: Longman
Conclusion:
As you embark on your preparation journey for the 2024/2025 JAMB Agricultural Science Examination, make sure to follow this comprehensive guide. Utilize the provided syllabus and recommended textbooks to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Good luck with your studies, and may you excel in the upcoming exams!