FARM STRUCTURES

Planning and Siting Farm Structures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors considered when planning farm structures. State factors considered when siting farm structures. Describe site preparation procedures. Discuss relationship between structures.

Brain storming on farm structure importance. Discussion on planning factors. Exposition of siting factors. Question and answer on site preparation.

Charts on farm structures. Planning factor lists. Site requirement guides. Pictures of different farm structures.

KLB BK III Pgs 83-84

FARM STRUCTURES

Types of Construction Materials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of construction materials. State advantages and disadvantages of different materials. Explain selection criteria for materials. Describe properties of construction materials.

Discussion on material types. Exposition of material properties. Brief discussion on selection criteria. Question and answer on material advantages.

Samples of construction materials. Material comparison charts. Property demonstration materials. Cost comparison tables.

KLB BK III Pgs 84-88

FARM STRUCTURES

Construction Materials - Stones, Concrete and Mud Blocks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of stones, concrete and mud blocks. Explain preparation of concrete blocks. State ratios for concrete mixture. Outline advantages of each material type.

Exposition of material preparation. Discussion on concrete ratios. Brief discussion on material properties. Demonstration using charts and samples.

Stone samples. Concrete block examples. Mud block samples. Ratio calculation charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 84-88

FARM STRUCTURES

Construction Materials - Metals, Timber and Treatment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of metals used in construction. Describe timber treatment methods. Explain chemical treatment procedures. State advantages of treated materials.

Discussion on metal types and uses. Exposition of timber treatment methods. Brief discussion on chemical treatment. Question and answer on treatment benefits.

Metal construction samples. Timber treatment charts. Chemical treatment procedure guides. Before and after treatment examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 84-88

FARM STRUCTURES

Parts of a Building - Foundation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State purpose of building foundation. Describe foundation establishment procedures. Explain factors affecting foundation depth. Identify materials used in foundation construction.

Brain storming on foundation importance. Exposition of foundation establishment. Discussion on foundation requirements. Brief discussion on construction procedures.

Foundation diagrams. Construction procedure charts. Foundation material samples. Cross-section illustrations.

KLB BK III Pgs 89-93

FARM STRUCTURES

Parts of a Building - Foundation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State purpose of building foundation. Describe foundation establishment procedures. Explain factors affecting foundation depth. Identify materials used in foundation construction.

Brain storming on foundation importance. Exposition of foundation establishment. Discussion on foundation requirements. Brief discussion on construction procedures.

Foundation diagrams. Construction procedure charts. Foundation material samples. Cross-section illustrations.

KLB BK III Pgs 89-93

FARM STRUCTURES

Parts of a Building - Walls and Roof

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of building walls. Describe wall construction procedures. Explain roof structure components. State functions of different roof parts.

Discussion on wall construction. Exposition of roof components. Brief discussion on construction techniques. Question and answer on structural functions.

Wall construction diagrams. Roof structure charts. Building component illustrations. Construction tool pictures.

KLB BK III Pgs 89-93

FARM STRUCTURES

Livestock Structures - Crushes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give examples of livestock structures. State uses of crushes in livestock management. Describe crush construction requirements. Explain siting factors for crushes.

Brain storming on livestock structure uses. Discussion on crush importance. Exposition of construction requirements. Brief discussion on maintenance needs.

Crush design diagrams. Livestock management charts. Construction material lists. Maintenance procedure guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 94-99

FARM STRUCTURES

Livestock Structures - Plunge Dips

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of a plunge dip. State advantages and disadvantages of plunge dips. Describe construction materials needed. Explain maintenance requirements for dips.

Exposition of plunge dip components. Discussion on advantages and disadvantages. Brief discussion on construction materials. Question and answer on maintenance.

Plunge dip diagrams. Component identification charts. Material requirement lists. Maintenance schedule examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 94-99

FARM STRUCTURES

Livestock Structures - Machakos Dips and Spray Race

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare Machakos dip with plunge dip. Describe spray race components. State advantages of spray race over dips. Explain operational requirements for spray systems.

Discussion on dip type comparison. Exposition of spray race components. Brief discussion on operational advantages. Question and answer on system requirements.

Dip comparison charts. Spray race diagrams. Component identification guides. Operational procedure charts.

KLB BK III Pgs 94-99

FARM STRUCTURES

Livestock Structures - Dairy Sheds and Zero Grazing Units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of milking shed. Describe zero grazing unit components. State structural requirements for dairy facilities. Explain maintenance needs for dairy structures.

Brain storming on dairy facility needs. Discussion on structural components. Exposition of maintenance requirements. Brief discussion on facility design.

Dairy shed layout diagrams. Zero grazing unit charts. Component identification guides. Maintenance requirement lists.

KLB BK III Pgs 104-105

FARM STRUCTURES

Livestock Structures - Calf Pens

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify structural requirements for calf pens. Describe different calf pen designs. State factors affecting calf pen construction. Explain maintenance needs for calf housing.

Discussion on calf housing needs. Exposition of structural requirements. Brief discussion on design variations. Question and answer on maintenance needs.

Calf pen design diagrams. Structural requirement charts. Design variation illustrations. Maintenance procedure guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 104-105

FARM STRUCTURES

Poultry Houses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of poultry houses. Describe structural requirements for poultry housing. State construction materials for poultry structures. Explain ventilation requirements in poultry houses.

Brain storming on poultry housing types. Discussion on structural requirements. Exposition of construction materials. Brief discussion on ventilation needs.

Poultry house design charts. Structural requirement guides. Material specification lists. Ventilation system diagrams.

KLB BK III Pgs 106-110

FARM STRUCTURES

Piggery Units and Rabbitry

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of piggery unit. Describe structural requirements for pig housing. Explain rabbit housing systems. State construction materials for small livestock housing.

Discussion on pig housing components. Exposition of structural requirements. Brief discussion on rabbit housing systems. Question and answer on construction materials.

Piggery layout diagrams. Rabbit housing charts. Structural requirement guides. Material specification lists.

KLB BK III Pgs 106-110

FARM STRUCTURES

Piggery Units and Rabbitry

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of piggery unit. Describe structural requirements for pig housing. Explain rabbit housing systems. State construction materials for small livestock housing.

Discussion on pig housing components. Exposition of structural requirements. Brief discussion on rabbit housing systems. Question and answer on construction materials.

Piggery layout diagrams. Rabbit housing charts. Structural requirement guides. Material specification lists.

KLB BK III Pgs 106-110

FARM STRUCTURES

Fish Ponds and Bee Hives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe fish pond construction procedures. State factors considered when siting fish ponds. Identify types of bee hives. Explain construction requirements for KTBH.

Brain storming on aquaculture structures. Discussion on fish pond construction. Exposition of bee hive types. Brief discussion on KTBH construction.

Fish pond construction diagrams. Bee hive design charts. Construction procedure guides. Material requirement lists.

KLB BK III Pgs 124-130

FARM STRUCTURES

Farm Stores and Silos

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State structural requirements for farm stores. Describe different types of storage structures. Explain construction of silos and Cyprus bins. State maintenance requirements for storage structures.

Discussion on storage structure needs. Exposition of structural requirements. Brief discussion on silo construction. Question and answer on maintenance needs.

Storage structure diagrams. Silo construction charts. Structural requirement guides. Maintenance procedure lists.

KLB BK III Pgs 124-130

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.

Fence type illustrations. Construction procedure charts. Advantage/disadvantage comparison tables. Material requirement guides.

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.

Wire fence construction diagrams. Live fence examples. Maintenance requirement charts. Fence comparison tables.

KLB BK III Pgs 124-130

FARM STRUCTURES

Green Houses and Nursery Structures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline requirements for green house construction. Describe types of nursery structures. State factors considered when siting nursery structures. Explain construction materials for crop structures.

Brain storming on protected cultivation. Discussion on green house requirements. Exposition of nursery structure types. Brief discussion on construction materials.

Green house design diagrams. Nursery structure charts. Construction material lists. Siting factor guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 130-138

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.

Charts on land tenure concepts. Student textbooks. Land tenure system diagrams. Tenure security illustrations.

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.

Examples of communal land systems. Advantage/disadvantage charts. Community examples (Maasai). Problem identification guides.

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.

Co-operative land examples. State land system charts. Comparison tables. ADC farm examples.

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.

Co-operative land examples. State land system charts. Comparison tables. ADC farm examples.

KLB BK III Pgs 142-144

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Individual Tenure System - Owner-operator

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.

Individual land ownership examples. Title deed samples. Production planning charts. Security benefit illustrations.

KLB BK III Pgs 144-147

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II (LAND TENURE AND LAND REFORM)

Individual Tenure System - Landlordism and Tenancy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of landlordism and tenancy. Explain leasehold land tenure system. Describe tenant-landlord relationships. Discuss rent payment methods.

Discussion on landlord-tenant systems. Exposition of leasehold arrangements. Brief discussion on rental agreements. Question and answer on payment methods.

Lease agreement examples. Landlord-tenant relationship charts. Rent payment systems. Leasehold land examples.

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.

Company land examples. Estate system charts. Plantation examples (Delmonte). Government agreement illustrations.

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.

Fragmentation examples. Factor identification charts. Agricultural impact illustrations. Inheritance process guides.

KLB BK III Pgs 147-152