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Significant learning outcomes

The learner can

explain the idea of food security.
explain methods of integrated pest management and identify their
advantages.
identify the greatness of agriculture and learn to respect farmers.
identify and explain possibilities of modern agricultural practices.

identify the significance of indigenous varieties and engage in
activities to protect them.
implement and propagate agricultural practices that are harmless
to the environment and health.

Let us assess

1. Cuniculture is related to
a. Keeping of honey bees

b. Rearing of rabbits
c. Cultivation of fruits and vegetables
d. Rearing of fish

2. High quality hybrid varieties provide high yield. Then, what is the need of
native varieties? Record your response to this statement.
3. Which is the most appropriate way to reduce crop loss due to
pests?

a. Using high concentration pesticides
b. Protecting friendly pests.
c. Practicing integrated pest management

d. Applying organic pesticides only.
4. ‘Lower price during higher yield’. Suggest a practical solution to
overcome this crisis faced by farmers.

Extended activities

1. Plan and implement land paddy cultivation, vegetable cultivation,
etc., in the school premises with the help of agricultural authorities
and experienced farmers.
2. Prepare a magazine collecting information on the indigenous
varieties of different crops.

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