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WAEC Agricultural Science Syllabus 2027

The official WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science syllabus has 79 topics and 324 learning objectives. Click any topic below for detailed study notes and exam tips.

Topics79

Objectives324

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Meaning and importance of agriculture 2 objectives
Problems of agricultural development and 13 objectives
Meaning and differences between 3 objectives
Roles of government in agricultural 7 objectives
Role of non-governmental organizations in 3 objectives
Agricultural laws and reforms 3 objectives
Meaning and importance of 4 objectives
Land and its uses 5 objectives
Factors affecting land availability for 6 objectives
Agro-allied industries and relationship 9 objectives
Environmental factors affecting crop and 2 objectives
Rock formation 5 objectives
Soil formation and profile development 5 objectives
Types, composition and properties of soil 3 objectives
Plant nutrients and nutrient cycle 5 objectives
Irrigation 8 objectives
Drainage 5 objectives
Agricultural pollution 6 objectives
Simple farm tools 3 objectives
Farm machinery and implements 8 objectives
Maintenance practices and precautionary measures 5 objectives
Agricultural mechanization 4 objectives
Farm power 2 objectives
Farm surveying 5 objectives
Farm planning 3 objectives
Principles of farmstead planning 4 objectives
Classification of crops 3 objectives
Husbandry of selected crops:- 3 objectives
Pasture and forage crops 7 objectives
Crop improvement 4 objectives
improvement. 1 objective
Forest management 5 objectives
Agro-forestry practices in West Africa 5 objectives
Common types of ornamental plants 5 objectives
Methods of cultivating ornamental plants: 1 objective
Maintenance of ornamental plants. 1 objective
Diseases of crops 3 objectives
measures of the diseases of the following crops: 8 objectives
Pests of crops 7 objectives
Weeds 2 objectives
Types and classification of farm animals 4 objectives
Anatomy and physiology of farm animals 3 objectives
Animal reproduction 5 objectives
Environmental physiology 5 objectives
Livestock management 3 objectives
Animal nutrition 5 objectives
Rangeland and pasture management 4 objectives
Animal improvement 10 objectives
Animal health management 9 objectives
Aquaculture 10 objectives
Apiculture or bee keeping 12 objectives
Basic economic principles: 4 objectives
Factors of production: 3 objectives
Principles of demand 1 objective
Principles of supply 5 objectives
Implications of demand and supply for 4 objectives
Functions of a farm manager 2 objectives
Agricultural finance 6 objectives
credit: 2 objectives
Marketing of agricultural produce 12 objectives
Agricultural insurance 4 objectives
Agricultural extension 6 objectives
PRACTICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 1 objective
Laboratory work on physical properties of 3 objectives
a moist soil sample. 3 objectives
Laboratory work on chemical properties of 2 objectives
Irrigation and drainage 1 objective
Harvesting, processing and storage 1 objective
Uses and maintenance of horticultural 1 objective
Farm surveying equipment 1 objective
Seeds, seedlings, fruits and 1 objective
Planting dates, seed rates, plant 1 objective
Preparation of seedbeds, fertilizer 1 objective
Methods of propagation of horticultural 1 objective
Common weeds 1 objective
Common breeds of animals and types of 1 objective
Major internal organs of farm animals, e.g. 1 objective
Animal feeds and feed stuffs and their 1 objective
Routine management practices in farm 1 objective

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How many topics are in WAEC Agricultural Science?

The WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science syllabus has 79 topics with 324 specific learning objectives.

What is the WAEC Agricultural Science syllabus?

The official WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science syllabus covers 79 topics. Each topic has specific objectives that guide what candidates need to know for the examination.