Agribusiness Mangement · SHS2 Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.3.LI.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five sources of finance available to agricultural enterprises in Ghana and classify them into internal and external sources.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of at least three sources of finance for agricultural enterprises.
Discuss the specific challenges women, persons with disabilities, and young people face in accessing finance for agricultural enterprises.
Evaluate which sources of finance are most suitable for different stages of an agricultural enterprise (start-up, expansion, and daily operations).
Recommend appropriate sources of finance for a given agricultural enterprise scenario, justifying their choices with clear reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Communication (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Agribusiness Mangement (5.3)
Content standard: 2.5.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and principles of establishing, financing and record keeping in agribusiness 2.5.3.LO.1 Use the knowledge and skills acquired to successfully manage an agribusiness
Indicator: 2.5.3.LI.2 - Discuss the sources of finance for Agricultural enterprises.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 174

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning: In gender-based groups, learners brainstorm to come up with the sources of finance for Agricultural enterprises. They then build a portfolio using the sources identified.
Problem-based learning: In pairs, learners surf the internet for information on the sources of finance for males and females in an Agriculture enterprise. Learners discuss the degree of difficulty for women and persons with disabilities to secure finance for their agricultural enterprises.
Assessment (2.5.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Computer
- Video on the establishment of Agribusiness
- Notebook
- Pens
- Textbooks on Agribusiness
- Textbooks on Agricultural enterprise
- Pictures of various farm records
- Resource person