AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 

CLASS – SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (SSS 1)

THEME – AGRICULTURE ECOLOGY 

TOPIC – AGRO – ALLIED INDUSTRIES AND RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY

LEARNING AREA

1. Agro – Based Industries

2. Raw Materials Used in each Industry

4. Relationships between Agriculture and Industry

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, most of the students should have attained the following objectives –

1. List agro-based industries.

2. State raw materials used in each industry.

3. State the relationship between agriculture and industry.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Industrial products like fertilizers, beverages.

2. Agricultural products like cocoa, cotton etc.

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. National Curriculum SSS Classes

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

MEANING/DEFINITION OF AGRO – BASED INDUSTRY

Agroindustry can be defined as the integration of agricultural activities with industrial processes to add value to agricultural products. It involves the transformation of raw agricultural materials into processed goods through various methods such as processing, packaging, and marketing.

Agroindustry plays a crucial role in increasing the value of agricultural commodities, generating employment, and contributing to overall economic growth. This sector encompasses a wide range of activities including food processing, agribusiness, agrochemical production, and biofuel production, among others. Agroindustry is essential for enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural sector, as well as meeting the diverse needs of consumers and industries.

AGRO – BASED INDUSTRIES AND RAW MATERIALS

1. Paper Industry – Pulp wood

2. Beverage Industry – Cocoa, tea, coffee, etc.

3. Textile Industry – Cotton

4. Soap industry – Oil seeds, crude oil, etc.

5. Feed mill Industry – Grains and crops

6. Tyre Industry – Natural latex

7. Sugar Industry – Sugar cane

8. Paper Industry – Wood pulp

9. Starch Industry – Manioc and maise

10. Tobacco Industry – Tobacco leaves

11. Canned Fruits Industry – Fruits

12. Oil Mill Industry – Oil seeds

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES

The relationship between agriculture and industries is symbiotic and mutually beneficial. Both sectors depend on each other for inputs, processing, market access, employment, innovation, and economic growth. Collaboration and coordination between agriculture and industries are essential for sustainable development and prosperity in any economy. Agriculture and industries have a closely intertwined relationship that is crucial for economic development and progress.

Some of the key aspects of their relationship include:

1. Input Supply – Industries provide essential inputs such as machinery, tools, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemicals to the agriculture sector. These inputs enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency.

2. Processing and Value Addition – Industries play a vital role in processing and value addition of agricultural products. This includes food processing, textile industries, and other manufacturing units that add value to raw agricultural commodities.

3. Market Access – Industries provide market access to farmers by purchasing their agricultural products for further processing or distribution. This helps farmers to get better prices for their produce and connects them to a wider market.

4. Employment Generation – Both agriculture and industries are major sources of employment in many economies. The relationship between these sectors creates job opportunities for a large number of people, including farmers, farm laborers, factory workers, and other skilled and unskilled workers.

5. Innovation and Technology Transfer – Industries contribute to agricultural innovation by investing in research and development, technology transfer, and adoption of modern farming techniques. This leads to increased productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness in the agricultural sector.

6. Economic Growth – Agriculture and industries are essential sectors for economic growth and development. The strong interdependence between these sectors contributes to overall economic prosperity by creating value chains, enhancing trade, income generation, and overall economic development.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the students some questions; then, the teacher –

2. Guides class discussion.

3. Displays some industrial products.

Student’s Activities – Participate in class discussion.

4. Summarizes the lesson on the board.

Student’s Activities – Copy as the teacher writes.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks students to:

1. State 5 relationships between agriculture and industries in terms of agricultural raw materials and industrial products.

2. List 10 agro-based industries and their raw materials.