FPA150 REPORT (OCTOBER- MARCH 2023/2024)

    

 FPA150 REPORT: FIELDWORK II

SYAFIQAH SAHIRA  BINTI SAIDI (2023103831)

M3AT1102D

WEEK 6 (10 NOVEMBER 2023)

FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND WATERING

VENUE: COCOA PLOT 

SUBMISSION DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2023

Hi and assalamualaikum everyone! Welcome back to my blog on the sixth week of Fieldwork II. I am so excited to share with you about my activities on 10th November 2023. As usual, I started my day early than other course to attend roll call and assembly at Agrotech. 

We have to pay attention and listened about manuring.

With Encik Zafri, our lecturer for subject AGR182 also teaching Fieldwork III.

Preparing tools and equipment for manuring.

F E R T I L I Z A T I O N

          In the agricultural world, fertilizer is a material that is applied to the soil or plants in order to provide vital nutrients that encourage plant growth and raise crop yield. The growth and reproduction of plants depend on these nutrients, which include potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. In order to improve soil fertility and address nutrient deficiencies, fertilizers can be synthetic or organic.

          In addition, the type of fertilizer and the particular requirements of the plants determine when to apply it. Considering variables like soil type, climate, and plant nutrient requirements, it is critical to adhere to recommended application rates and guidelines for particular crops.

For instance: 

• Some fertilizers are applied before planting or sowing seeds to provide a nutrient base for young plants.
• Depending on the stage of growth, crops with high nutrient requirements may require the application of fertilizer. This could include side-dressing or top-dressing during the growing season.
• According to soil testing, by revealing nutrient levels and deficiencies, soil tests can help determine when to apply fertilizer.
• Before rainfall or irrigation, fertilizer is better dissolved and absorbed by plants when applied ahead of anticipated rainfall or irrigation.

T O O L S AND E Q U I P M E N T 

HOE

GLOVE

SPREADER SCOOPER

HANGING BASKET

MECHANICAL WEIGHING SCALE

First thing we have to do is listened to the instruction carefully from our lecturer and then cleaned the weeds surrounding the cocoa trees. 

200gram/tree (two scoope)

After finish with manured, we went to nursery plot to do some maintenance. 

That's all for this time, Happy Deepavali and have your good time during mid semester break! 

FPA150 REPORT (OCTOBER- MARCH 2023/2024)

   

 FPA150 REPORT: FIELDWORK II

SYAFIQAH SAHIRA  BINTI SAIDI (2023103831)

M3AT1102D

WEEK 5 (3 NOVEMBER 2023)

SEED HANDLING  

VENUE: NURSERY PLOT 

SUBMISSION DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2023

Assalamualaikum and welcome to another blog for the fifth week. 

Few days ago, I learned a lot of things during fieldwork period. Dr Zahid shared about Imam Syafie'. I jotted down quickly about it. 

Next, we went to nursery plot to do seed handling. Before that we had planters talk about plant propagation. 

PLANT PROPAGATION

Plant propagation is the process of increasing the number of plants of a particular species or cultivar. There are two primary forms of plant propagation: sexual and asexual. In nature, propagation of plants most often involves sexual reproduction, or the production of viable seeds.

S E E D  T R E A T M E N T

Coffee seeds

• Purpose of seed treatment to induces early germination and prevents seed-borne pathogens and pests.

We have to wait around 10 minutes to soak the seed for learning purpose but actually it should be soak for the whole night. 

• Seed treatment refers to the application of various substances to seeds before planting to protect them from diseases, pests, and environmental stressors. The choice of seed treatment depends on the specific needs of the crop and the prevailing environmental conditions. Farmers and growers often use a combination of these treatments to maximize the health and performance of their crops. There are several types of seed treatments, including:

1. Chemical Seed Treatment
2. Biological Seed Treatment
3. Physical Seed Treatment
4. Genetic Seed Treatment
5. Nutritional Seed Treatment

While waiting.. 

We have to prepared growing medium. 

And put 2 seeds inside.

My friends and I went to rubber plot after done with seed handling to take some photos for AGR182 assesment. 

Lastly, we need to do weeding as usual at nursery plot and transplanting, also cleaned the mini tools before take a break. 

Thank you for reading and assalamualaikum :D