SELECTION OF SITE

YOPHTPGROA
ESCLIBACSTIYI
FANLRILA
ERTAW PLUSYP
LOSI PTYE
The success of an Agricultural Enterprise
largely depends on proper location and
site. The location and site dictate the cost
of production, operation, harvesting, and
transport, accessibility to inputs and others.
If you already own a farm site, select the
kind or variety of crop best adapted to the
site.
Factors affecting the
selection and location of
site
Climate. Climatic condition in a locality
determines the kind of crop to produce.
Example: Cabbage is a cool season
crop while okra is a warm season plant.
*Temperature
*Rainfall
*Wind velocity
*Relative humidity
Temperature-the degree
or intensity of heat
present in a substance or
object
Rainfall -the
quantity of rain
falling within a
given area in a
given time.
Wind velocity- Wind
speed, or wind flow
speed, is a fundamental
atmospheric quantity
caused by air moving from
high to low pressure,
usually due to changes in
temperature.
Relative
humidity- the
amount of
water vapor
present in air
expressed
Topography – refers to the terrain
of the soil that is hilly or level.
Knowledge of this helps
determine the ease of
transporting farm implements and
produce and the kind of plants
suited for this site
Soil – loose and friable materials
on the earth surface. Example:
sand, clay, silt, etc. Soil type,
drainage, depth, fertility and
pH are the most important soil
characteristics to consider in
choosing the crop to grow.
Accessibility – the place
should be easily reached
by vehicles. The nearer
the place, the lesser is the
transportation cost.
Water supply – this
refers to both
distribution and
amount of water for
irrigation.
Socio-economic consideration –
these determine the profitability of
the enterprise.
*Peace and order situation
*Cost and availability of labor
*Prevalence of infectious diseases
*Price of land
Water supply – this
refers to both
distribution and
amount of water for
irrigation.