Online Review

Introduction to Agricultural Extension: Understanding the role and functions of agricultural extension services in promoting rural development, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in the Philippines.

Extension Methods and Approaches: Overview of various extension models (e.g., linear, participatory, advisory, and training-and-visit systems) and their application in Philippine rural settings.

Extension Planning and Program Development: Techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating extension programs and projects that address the needs of farmers and rural communities.

Introduction to Agricultural Economics: Understanding the role of economics in agriculture, including the production, distribution, and consumption of agricultural goods, as well as key concepts such as supply and demand, price formation, and market equilibrium.

Farm Management and Production Economics: Analyzing farm management strategies, production costs, resource allocation, budgeting, and cost-benefit analysis to improve profitability and farm efficiency.

Market Structures and Price Formation: Examining different market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly) and their effect on agricultural pricing, with a focus on how supply and demand dynamics influence agricultural commodity prices.

Principles of Crop Protection: Understanding the basic concepts of crop protection, including the classification and behavior of pests, diseases, and weeds that affect Philippine crops.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Strategies for combining cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control methods to manage pest populations in an environmentally sustainable way.

Pest Identification and Biology: Techniques for identifying common pests and their life cycles, including insects, rodents, and nematodes that affect crops in the Philippines.

Principles of Animal Production: Introduction to animal science, including livestock management, animal physiology, and production systems relevant to Philippine agriculture.

Animal Nutrition: Fundamentals of animal feed and nutrition, including nutrient requirements for different livestock species, feed formulation, and feeding strategies for optimal growth and reproduction.

Livestock Breeding and Genetics: Concepts in breeding, selection, and genetics for improving animal productivity and disease resistance 

Soil Formation and Classification: Understanding the processes and factors influencing soil development, with an emphasis on Philippine soil types.

Soil Properties: Exploring soil texture, structure, permeability, and pH, and their effects on crop growth in different Philippine regions.

Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management: Techniques for assessing soil fertility, interpreting soil test results, and managing nutrients for optimal crop production.

Principles of Crop Production: Understanding crop growth, development, and factors affecting crop yields, with a focus on Philippine crops like rice, corn, and coconut.

Crop Growth and Development: Study of plant physiology, stages of growth, and environmental factors influencing crop performance.

Soil-Crop Relationships: How soil properties impact crop growth and how to optimize soil management for different crops.