FARM STRUCTURES

Fences - Types and Construction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of fences in the farm. Identify types of fences. Compare advantages and disadvantages of different fence types. Describe fence construction procedures.

Brain storming on fence importance. Discussion on fence types. Exposition of construction procedures. Brief discussion on fence selection criteria.

School farm and visits to neighbouring farms

KLB BK III Pgs 124-130

FARM STRUCTURES

Wire Fences and Live Fences

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe establishment of wire fences. Explain advantages and disadvantages of live fences. State maintenance requirements for different fence types. Compare wire fences with live fences.

Discussion on wire fence establishment. Exposition of live fence characteristics. Brief discussion on maintenance needs. Question and answer on fence comparison.

Visits to neighbouring farms (mwakajo farm)

KLB BK III Pgs 124-130

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Meaning of Land Tenure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term land tenure. Explain the concept of tenure security. Distinguish between customary and written laws. Identify factors influencing land tenure systems.

Exposition of new concepts on land tenure. Discussion on tenure security importance. Probing questions on land laws. Brief discussion on land rights.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 140-142

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Collective Land Tenure System - Communal

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of communal land tenure system. Describe characteristics of communal land ownership. Give examples of communities practicing communal tenure. Explain problems associated with communal systems.

Brain storming on communal land ownership. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Exposition of communal system characteristics. Question and answer on system problems.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 142-144

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Collective Land Tenure System - Co-operative and State

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of co-operative system. Describe state ownership of land. Give examples of co-operative land systems. Compare different collective tenure systems.

Discussion on co-operative land ownership. Exposition of state ownership systems. Brief discussion on examples. Comparison of collective systems.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 142-144

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Individual Tenure System - Owner-operator
Individual Tenure System - Landlordism and Tenancy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of individual owner-operator. Describe characteristics of individual ownership. Explain freedom in production planning. Discuss tenure security benefits.

Brain storming on individual land ownership. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Exposition of ownership characteristics. Question and answer on production freedom.

Samples of land title deeds and lease agreements.

KLB BK III Pgs 144-147

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Individual Tenure System - Concession/Company

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of concession or company systems. Describe estate and plantation systems. Give examples of company land ownership. Explain government-company agreements.

Brain storming on company land ownership. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Exposition of plantation systems. Brief discussion on concession agreements.

Samples of title deeds 

KLB BK III Pgs 147-152

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Fragmentation and Sub-division of Land

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define land fragmentation and sub-division. State factors contributing to fragmentation. Explain effects of fragmentation on agriculture. Describe inheritance processes.

Discussion on land fragmentation concepts. Exposition of fragmentation factors. Brief discussion on agricultural effects. Question and answer on inheritance.

School farm (agriculture project plots).

KLB BK III Pgs 147-152

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Effects of Fragmentation and Sub-division

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight effects of fragmentation and sub-division on agricultural development. Explain problems created by scattered holdings. Discuss difficulties in farm management. Identify challenges in extension services.

Brain storming on fragmentation problems. Discussion on management difficulties. Exposition of agricultural development effects. Brief discussion on extension challenges.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 147-152

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Land Reform - Meaning and Objectives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define land reform and its importance. Outline important objectives of land tenure reform. Explain land reform programmes. Describe integrated programmes for land control.

Exposition of land reform concepts. Discussion on reform objectives. Brief discussion on programme types. Question and answer on land control.

Text book 

KLB BK III Pgs 152-157

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Land Consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss land consolidation programmes. State advantages of land consolidation. Describe the consolidation process. Explain benefits of consolidated holdings.

Brain storming on land consolidation benefits. Discussion on consolidation process. Exposition of programme advantages. Brief discussion on consolidated farm benefits.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 152-157

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Land Adjudication and Registration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss land adjudication and registration processes. State steps followed in land adjudication. Explain information contained in land register and title deed. State benefits of land title deed to farmers.

Discussion on adjudication process. Exposition of registration procedures. Brief discussion on title deed contents. Question and answer on farmer benefits.

Title deeds 

KLB BK III Pgs 152-157

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Settlement and Resettlement

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define settlement and resettlement concepts. Outline objectives of land redistribution. Explain development of settlement schemes in Kenya. Describe requirements for success of settlement schemes.

Brain storming on settlement concepts. Discussion on redistribution objectives. Exposition of Kenyan settlement schemes. Brief discussion on success requirements.

Text book 

KLB BK III Pgs 152-157

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Soil Erosion - Introduction and Factors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define soil erosion and its types. Outline factors influencing soil erosion. Explain the difference between geological and accelerated erosion. State the role of human activities in soil erosion.

Exposition of soil erosion concepts. Discussion on erosion factors. Brain storming on human activities causing erosion. Question and answer on erosion types.

Videos .eroded areas like the assembly ground.

KLB BK III Pgs 158-167

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Types of Soil Erosion by Water - Splash and Sheet

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe raindrop/splash erosion process. Explain sheet erosion characteristics. Identify factors affecting splash erosion. State conditions favoring sheet erosion.

Discussion on raindrop impact effects. Exposition of splash erosion process. Brief discussion on sheet erosion. Demonstration using charts and diagrams.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 167-172

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Types of Soil Erosion by Water - Rill and Gully

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe rill erosion formation. Explain gully erosion development. Identify U-shaped and V-shaped gullies. State processes involved in gully formation.

Brain storming on channel erosion. Discussion on rill to gully progression. Exposition of gully formation processes. Question and answer on gully shapes.

Videos.school farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 167-172

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Wind Erosion and Human Activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe soil erosion by wind. Explain factors affecting wind erosion. State effects of human activities on soil erosion. Identify areas prone to wind erosion.

Discussion on wind erosion process. Exposition of wind erosion factors. Brief discussion on human impact. Question and answer on susceptible areas.

Videos.School farm.

KLB BK III Pgs 167-172

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Effects of Soil Erosion
Riverbank Erosion and Solifluction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight effects of soil erosion on agriculture. State effects on water bodies and infrastructure. Explain loss of soil micro-organisms. Discuss economic impacts of erosion.

Brain storming on erosion effects. Discussion on agricultural impacts. Exposition of infrastructure damage. Brief discussion on economic losses.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 167-172

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Landslides and Mass Wasting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of landslides (slump, debris slide, rock fall). State effects of mass wasting. Explain causes of landslides. Describe prevention measures for mass movements.

Brain storming on landslide types. Discussion on mass wasting effects. Exposition of landslide causes. Brief discussion on prevention measures.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 178-183

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Methods of Soil and Water Conservation - Biological Control

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline methods of soil and water conservation. Describe grass strips and filter strips. Explain contour farming benefits. State advantages of mulching in conservation.

Discussion on conservation methods. Exposition of biological control measures. Brief discussion on contour farming. Question and answer on mulching benefits.

Videos .

KLB BK III Pgs 178-183

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Biological Control - Cropping Systems and Afforestation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain cropping systems for conservation. Describe strip cropping methods. State roles of trees in soil conservation. Outline afforestation and reafforestation benefits.

Brain storming on cropping systems. Discussion on strip cropping. Exposition of tree roles in conservation. Brief discussion on afforestation benefits.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 183-188

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Physical/Structural Control Measures - Trash Lines and Bunds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe trash lines and stone lines. Explain bund construction and uses. State advantages of structural measures. Identify suitable areas for physical control.

Discussion on trash line construction. Exposition of bund building. Brief discussion on structural advantages. Question and answer on suitable areas.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 183-188

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Physical Control - Cut-off Drains and Terraces

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe cut-off drains construction. Identify types of terraces (broad-based, narrow-based, bench, fanya juu). Explain terrace construction procedures. State advantages of different terrace types.

Brain storming on drainage systems. Discussion on terrace types. Exposition of construction procedures. Brief discussion on terrace advantages.

School farm 

KLB BK III Pgs 183-188

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

Water Harvesting Methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite reasons for conserving water. Outline methods of water harvesting. Describe construction of weirs, dams and ponds. Explain roof catchment and rock catchment systems.

Discussion on water conservation importance. Exposition of harvesting methods. Brief discussion on construction techniques. Question and answer on catchment systems.

Videos 

KLB BK III Pgs 188-190