Agriculture 0600

About Course

Build complete Cambridge IGCSE™ Agriculture 0600 knowledge and practical competence across all ten syllabus areas. The course connects soil, crops, livestock, farm structures and agricultural economics with data handling, safe practical work, investigation planning and focused preparation for Paper 1 and Component 2 coursework.

Course Content

Course Orientation
Establish the qualification route, assessment structure, resources and study strategy.

Diagnostic Assessment: Agricultural Knowledge and Practical Readiness
Establish a starting profile and turn the evidence into a focused learning plan

Module 01: General agriculture
Understand land use and economic decision-making in agriculture

Module 02: Soil
Develop secure knowledge of soil formation, properties, fertility, conservation and water management

Module 03: Principles of plant growth
Explain transport, reproduction and germination in crop plants

Module 04: Crop production
Plan land preparation and the complete cultivation cycle of cash crops

Module 05: Crop protection
Control weeds, pests and diseases while using farm chemicals safely

Module 06: Livestock anatomy and physiology
Understand digestion and reproduction in farm mammals

Module 07: Livestock production and health
Plan housing, nutrition and health management for livestock

Module 08: Pasture management
Compare pasture systems and manage establishment, grazing and conservation

Module 09: Livestock and crop breeding
Apply genetics and selective breeding to agricultural improvement

Module 10: Farm structures and tools
Select, use and manage essential farm structures, water, tools and machinery

Practical Coursework and Agricultural Investigation
Plan, conduct, record and evaluate authentic practical agricultural work

Course recap & IGCSE exam success guidelines
Consolidate the syllabus and prepare for theory and coursework completion

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Course Content

Course Orientation Establish the qualification route, assessment structure, resources and study strategy.

Subject Introduction

Syllabus Overview

Assessment Overview

Learning Resources

About the Preparation Course

Diagnostic Assessment: Agricultural Knowledge and Practical Readiness Establish a starting profile and turn the evidence into a focused learning plan

Introduction to the Diagnostic Section

Understanding Paper 1: Theory

Understanding Component 2: Practical Coursework

How Marks, Objectives and Grades Work

Whole-Syllabus Refresher

Paper 1 Diagnostic Examination

Your Diagnostic Results and Learning Plan

Practical Skills and Investigation Diagnostic

Module 01: General agriculture Understand land use and economic decision-making in agriculture

1.1 General principles of land use

1.2 Principles of agricultural economics

Module 02: Soil Develop secure knowledge of soil formation, properties, fertility, conservation and water management

2.1 Soil formation

2.2 Soil types, composition, texture and temperature

2.3 Soil fertility

2.4 Soil erosion and soil conservation

2.5 Drainage and irrigation

2.6 Water cycle

Module 03: Principles of plant growth Explain transport, reproduction and germination in crop plants

3.1 Movement of materials through plants

3.2 Reproduction in plants

3.3 Germination

Module 04: Crop production Plan land preparation and the complete cultivation cycle of cash crops

4.1 Land preparation

4.2 Cultivation of cash crops

Module 05: Crop protection Control weeds, pests and diseases while using farm chemicals safely

5.1 Weed control

5.2 Pest control

5.3 Disease control

5.4 The use of farm chemicals

Module 06: Livestock anatomy and physiology Understand digestion and reproduction in farm mammals

6.1 Digestion in ruminants and non-ruminants

6.2 Sexual reproduction in mammals

Module 07: Livestock production and health Plan housing, nutrition and health management for livestock

7.1 Livestock housing

7.2 Livestock nutrition

7.3 Livestock health

Module 08: Pasture management Compare pasture systems and manage establishment, grazing and conservation

8.1 Extensive and intensive pasture management

Module 09: Livestock and crop breeding Apply genetics and selective breeding to agricultural improvement

9.1 Monohybrid inheritance

9.2 Selective breeding in animals and plants

Module 10: Farm structures and tools Select, use and manage essential farm structures, water, tools and machinery

10.1 Fencing

10.2 Farm buildings

10.3 Farm water supplies

10.4 Farm tools

10.5 Farm machinery

Practical Coursework and Agricultural Investigation Plan, conduct, record and evaluate authentic practical agricultural work

Practical exercise planning, safety and evidence

Observation, measurement and practical technique

Planning and conducting the practical investigation

Data presentation, conclusions, evaluation and coursework portfolio

Course recap & IGCSE exam success guidelines Consolidate the syllabus and prepare for theory and coursework completion

Whole-syllabus knowledge, data and calculation recap

Paper 1 response strategy

Component 2 coursework completion and moderation readiness

Final mock examination and revision plan