CROP PRODUCTION I (LAND PREPARATION)
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Introduction
Seedbed Preparation
Reasons for Seedbed Preparation;
Operations in Land Preparation
Land Clearing
Clearing of land is necessary when:
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Operations in primary cultivation
Which can be drawn by;
Depends on:
Choice of Implement
Determined by:
Factors determining number of secondary cultivation:
Ridging; The process of digging soil on a continuous line and heaping on one side to produce a furrow and a bund (ridge). It is important for root crops, to allow root expansion and for soil and water conservation. Rolling: It is the compaction of the soil to produce a firm surface which increases seed-soil contact and prevents wind erosion. Levelling; Production of an even, uniform surface which promotes uniform planting. Sub soiling: This is deep cultivation into the subsoil layer to break up any hardpan which might have developed. It is done for the following reasons:-
Minimum Tillage:
This is the application of a combination of farming practices with the aim of reducing the disturbance of the soil.
Examples of which include:
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By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
TOPICS/SUBTOPICS (7 LESSONS)
Land preparation
Definition Importance Operations in land preparation Clearing land before cultivation
Sub-soiling
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