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1. Identify the textural classes of soil by:

(a) Qualitative Method.

(b) Qualitative Method.

2. Determine the pH of soil.

3. Use techniques of fertilizer application appropriate to type of crop, cropping system, climate and topography.

4. Use appropriate techniques in applying soil amendments.

5. Use an ‘A’ frame (level) to establish contour lines.

6. Demonstrate land preparation techniques:

(a) land clearing;

(b) primary and secondary tillage;

(c) drain formation; and,

(d) ridges and furrows.

7. Clean and maintain simple tools and the knapsack sprayer.

8. Demonstrate plant propagation techniques;

(a) budding;

(b) grafting;

(c) layering; and,

(d) cuttings.

9. Prepare seed boxes/beds and sow of seeds.

10. Thinning out seedlings.

11. Transplanting and proper spacing.

12. Demonstrate cultural practices associated with crop production:

(a) moulding;

(b) mulching;

(c) staking;

(d) pruning;

(e) irrigating;

(f) weed control; and,

(g) pests and diseases control.

13. Use appropriate harvest and post-harvest techniques.

14. Propagate ornamental plants.

15. Establish a fruit orchard.

16. Select and establish planting materials for banana production.

17. Prune horticultural plants.

18. Harvest flowers of ornamental plants.