Module 9: Agriculture
Farm economics and records.
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SECTION: AGRICULTURE
MODULE: 9
Part A: Units
1. Farm economics
a. Cost and returns
b. Farm records
c. Decision making
Part B: Project
Create a simple farm budget and record system.
Project Title: Farm Economics Snapshot
Objective: Track costs, returns, and make a simple farm decision.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Choose a farm activity (crop or livestock).
- 2. List main costs and expected returns.
- 3. Prepare a simple record sheet.
- 4. Make one decision based on costs and returns.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Cost and returns list.
- • Record sheet sample.
- • Decision rationale.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Teach a peer about farm records and decision making.
Guidance:
- • Explain the importance of farm records.
- • Demonstrate a simple cost and returns table.
- • Ask the learner to make a decision based on data.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Cost and returns analysis:
- • Farm records:
- • Decision making:
Coach assessment:
- • Cost and returns analysis:
- • Farm records:
- • Decision making:
Submission
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