Second Quarter

Agricultural and Fishery Arts (AFA) is one of the fields in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) that equips learners with knowledge and skills in farming, gardening, fishing, and agribusiness. It helps you understand how food is produced, how resources are managed, and how people can build careers and businesses in agriculture and fisheries.

This subject will guide you in exploring the importance of agriculture and fisheries in our daily lives, the economy, and the environment. You will also learn practical skills that you can apply at home, in school, and in your community.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of agriculture and fisheries in society.
2. Identify tools, materials, and practices used in agriculture and fishery activities.
3. Demonstrate basic skills in agricultural and fishery operations.
4. Appreciate career and business opportunities in agriculture and fisheries.

Agriculture continues to be the main driver of the Philippine economy, with crop production, animal production, aquaculture, and other agricultural fields playing significant roles. This industry supports the country's food supply and creates numerous employment and business opportunities. The rich soil and diverse climate of the Philippines are conducive to a broad variety of agricultural activities, including horticulture, forestry, and agribusiness. These conditions foster entrepreneurial activities and employment in various agricultural sectors. The crop-producing sector, along with livestock farming, fisheries, and forestry, offers a wide range of professional and business opportunities. Utilizing the country's plentiful natural resources, diverse climate, and growing market, a wide range of job choices are accessible, from hands-on farming to innovative research and cutting-edge agri-business ventures. This lesson will help equip you with knowledge about career and business opportunities in the Philippine agriculture sector.