FPA200 REPORT: FIELDWORK III
SYAFIQAH SAHIRA BINTI SAIDI (2023103831)
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Hi, assalamualaikum w.b.t dear readers. Welcome to my blog! Before we get start, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Syafiqah Sahira binti Saidi, usually people call me by my first name. I was born and lived in Klang, Selangor. Currently, I'm UITM student at Jasin, Melaka in Diploma Plantation in Management. I desired to share with you, about introduction to my subject that I have learned.
WEEKLY REPORT |
DATE | 19 April 2024 |
WEEK | 4 |
PLACE | Farm Management Unit, UiTM Melaka Kampus Jasin. MELIPONINI PLOT, LADANG ANGKAT. |
DETAILS INFORMATION |
INTRODUCTION | Week 4 is our first physical learning session with all parts 1, 2 and 3. For the first learning session, four classes from part 3 have been divided into their own Ladang Angkat to take care of for the whole semester. Next, my class has been assigned to care for the Meliponini Plot which is a stingless bees plot. |
OBJECTIVE(S) | The purpose of the Farm Management Unit assigned each class to have their own Ladang Angkat, it is to keep the cleanliness and maintenance of the place due to insufficient number of staff. In addition, students can learn how to manage different Ladang Angkat for every semester. |
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT | Boot Glove Straw hat Wheelbarrow Plastic rake steel Scooping basket
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NATURE OF WORK DONE |
TIME | ACTIVITY |
6.30 am | |
7.30 am | Moved to Agrotech for assembly We sing Negaraku, Wawasan Setia Warga UiTM and Planters song Prayer recitation by part 2 student Listened to useful information shared by Sekretariat Mahasiswa Fakulti Perladangan dan Agroteknologi (SMF FPA)
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8.00 am | Prepared and brought equipment needed at Ladang Angkat. Followed our lecturer, Sir Zafri to the Ladang Angkat. Listened to Sir Zafri’s lecturer and briefing about assessments we need to do for this semester and a few things students have to do for plot upgrade. Started to do land clearing in the Meliponini Plot.
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10.00 am | Break |
10.30 am | |
11.00 am | |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Weeding is an essential practice in agriculture, crucial for maintaining the health and appearance of farms. Farmers employ various methods to tackle weeds, ranging from manual labor to mechanical tools and even biological interventions. Each approach serves the purpose of minimizing competition for nutrients among crops, ensuring they receive the vital resources they need to thrive. Additionally, weeding contributes to the aesthetic appeal of the farm, keeping it tidy and visually pleasing. By implementing these diverse weeding techniques, farmers can effectively manage weed growth while fostering a productive and attractive agricultural environment. |
APPENDIX
BRIEFING FROM SIR ZAFRI
DOING LAND CLEARING TOGETHER
PHOTOS THAT I TOOK FROM BLOK KULIAH
That's all from me. Thank you and assalamualaikum.
