General Agriculture for West Africa

by Q.B. Olatunji Anthonio

Overview

First published in 1979. This study examines various aspects of agriculture in West Africa. There is a strong chapter on the economics of agriculture and records, farm machinery, agricultural improvement, fish and the basics of crop and livestock production are all dealt with. The role of government policy in the improvement of agriculture is also examined.

This title will be useful to undergraduates concerned with agriculture who want a good grounding before going on to their specialised fields of the applied sciences, as well as to those interested in commercial farming and policy makers in civil administration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367250188
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/2021
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Agriculture
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Metric/Imperial Conversions vi

Part 1 Background to Tropical Agriculture

1 Climate, Soil, Man and Agriculture in West Africa 3

2 Land Use and Farming Systems in Tropical Africa 14

Part 2 The Production and Management of Tropical Crops

3 The Botany and Management of Tropical Crops 21

4 Notes on Some Important Crops of West Africa 55

Part 3 The Production and Management of Farm Animals

5 Science and General Principles of Livestock Production and Management 101

6 Notes on Some Important Livestock of West Africa 160

Part 4 The Use and Maintenance of Farm Equipment, Machines and Structures

7 Farm Tools, Equipment and Machines 181

8 Farm Buildings and Structures 193

Part 5 Making Profits from Farming in West Africa

9 Keeping Simple Farm Records and Accounts 203

10 Producing and Selling Farm Products Profitably 212

Part 6 The Improvement of West African Agriculture

11 Agricultural Improvement at the National Level 221

12 Agricultural Improvement at the Farm Level 229

Glossary 234

Index 242