Types of Agricultural Market – Basic 6 Agricultural Science Lesson Note (Second Term)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Outline types of agricultural markets
• Identify items sold in each market
• Create a small market in the school

Lesson Content:

Types of Agricultural Markets:

1. Domestic/Home Market

• Selling products within your own country
• Products don’t leave the country
• Examples: Local rice, yam, vegetables

Items Sold:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Local grains like rice, maize, beans
• Processed foods like garri, palm oil
• Livestock and poultry

2. Farm Gate Market

• Selling products right at the farm
• Customers come to the farm to buy
• Farmers save transport costs

Items Sold:

• Fresh harvested crops
• Fruits picked from trees
• Vegetables straight from the garden
• Eggs from poultry
• Fresh milk

3. Local Market

• Village or town markets
• Usually held on specific days
• People walk or use local transport

Items Sold:

• Fresh produce from nearby farms
• Processed local foods
• Traditional crops
• Small livestock
• Handmade products

4. Supermarket

• Large stores with many products
• Products are packaged and labeled
• Found in cities and big towns

Items Sold:

• Packaged rice, beans, flour
• Canned and bottled products
• Fresh fruits in plastic containers
• Frozen foods
• Imported agricultural products

5. Export Market

• Selling products to other countries
• Products must meet international standards
• Brings foreign money to the country

Items Sold:

• Cocoa beans
• Coffee
• Cashew nuts
• Sesame seeds
• Processed foods

Characteristics of Each Market:

Creating a School Market:

Steps to Set Up:

1. Choose Location: Use school compound or classroom
2. Bring Products: Students bring fruits, vegetables from home
3. Set Up Stalls: Use desks as market tables
4. Make Signs: Write product names and prices
5. Assign Roles: Some students as sellers, others as buyers
6. Practice Trading: Use play money or real small amounts
7. Keep Records: Write down what was sold

MULTIPLE CHOICE EXERCISE:

1. Which market sells products to other countries? 

a) Domestic market

b) Farm gate market

c) Local market

d) Export market

• Where do customers go in a farm gate market? 

a) To the supermarket

b) To the farm

c) To another country

d) To the city

Which market has packaged and labeled products?

a) Farm gate market

b) Local market

c) Supermarket

d) Domestic market

HOMEWORK:

1. Name and describe 5 types of agricultural markets
2. List 3 items sold in each type of market
3. Explain how you would set up a small market in your school