Summary

The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Applied Agriculture Scheme of Work for Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

The schemes of work covers 4 lessons per week.

The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Applied Agriculture.

The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

Strand: Crop Production

Sub-strand 1.1: Agricultural Land

• Methods of accessing land for agricultural purposes (leasing, inheriting, buying, donation)

• Utility of land in crop production

• Natural factors affecting land productivity (climate, altitude, soil, topography)

• Importance of land in agriculture

Sub-strand 1.2: Properties of Soil

• Physical, chemical, and biological properties relevant to crop production

• Experiments to test physical properties (porosity, texture)

• Experiments to determine soil pH and humus content

• Relation of soil profile to crop yield

Sub-strand 1.3: Land Preparation

• Activities in fallow land preparation (clearing, primary and secondary cultivation)

• Application of conservation tillage (zero or minimum tillage)

• Importance of proper land preparation

Sub-strand 1.4: Field Management Practices

• Management of selected vegetable and perennial crops

• Pruning techniques for vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, capsicum)

• Top dressing with appropriate fertilizers

Sub-strand 1.5: Growing Selected Crops

• Determining crop establishment through nursery methods

• Nursery bed preparation and management

• Transplanting and field management throughout crop growth cycle

This format is structured for clarity, easy navigation, and alignment with KICD guidelines.