SYAFIQAH KACAK: FPA200 REPORT (MARCH- AUGUST 2023/2024)

FPA200 REPORT: FIELDWORK III

SYAFIQAH SAHIRA BINTI SAIDI (2023103831)

M3AT1103D

WEEKLY REPORT
DATE	3 Mei 2024
WEEK	6
PLACE	Farm Management Unit, UiTM Melaka Kampus Jasin. MELIPONINI PLOT, LADANG ANGKAT.
DETAILS INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION	Lessons that we earned in week 6 are about fertilizer and shared by Sir Zafri. Before that, we listened to useful information shared by the Sekretariat Mahasiswa Fakulti Perladangan dan Agroteknologi (SMF FPA) about one of the rules of the economy is supply and demand.
OBJECTIVE(S)	The objectives are to select the right fertilizer for optimal crop growth and to overcome practical challenges like cost and labor by adopting sustainable options like Slow Release Fertilizers (SRF), especially beneficial in hilly areas prone to nutrient loss.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT	Boot Glove Straw hat Wheelbarrow Scooping basket Plastic rake Machete Rope Steel pole
NATURE OF WORK DONE
TIME	ACTIVITY
6.30 am	Gathered at parking space next to Blok Kuliah Ticked the attendance Warmed up
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) Answered question given by SMF session.
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 fertilizer and instruction to start finding plot for group project. Started to do land clearing at the Meliponini Plot.
9.30 am	Break
10.00 am	Find a suitable plot to do an innovation group project. Asked for advice before starting the innovation project from Sir Zafri. Cleaned the plot. Prepared tools and equipment to set up the plot. Setting up the plot. Gathered all the tools we have been using.
11.00 am	Completed the task and end of the class
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In the world of agriculture, the choices for fertilizers are as diverse as the crops they nourish. There are three main types to consider: single element fertilizers, like urea, which contain solely nitrogen; organic fertilizers, sourced from compost extracts and other natural materials; and chemical fertilizers, such as NPK blends. Each type carries its own benefits and drawbacks. Overuse of nitrogen, for instance, can lead to leaf yellowing and toxicity, while phosphorus is vital for supporting robust root growth. Single element fertilizers may offer simplicity but come with increased costs, time, and labor demands. On the other hand, mix fertilizers, while convenient, can clump if not stored properly. Amidst these options, there's a rising star: SRF fertilizers, engineered for slow release and sustainability, particularly suitable for sub-soil environments like hillsides where rain-induced leaching is a concern.