SECTION D: CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

(a) Collect data on weather, soil water content and soil nutrient content using appropriate equipment.

(b) Enter data to a computer using a suitable format for analysis, or otherwise organizing data for analysis.

(c) Analyse data using descriptive statistics, graphs, trend lines.

(d) Calculate rates and quantities of water and nutrients required for crops.

(e) Design simple research activities.

(f) Prepare a plan for the sustainable production of a crop.

(g) Design a simple rain water harvesting system.

(h) Prepare a compost heap.

(i) Prepare propagation media.

(j) Sterilize media.

(k) Design simple non-conventional crop production systems.

(l) Design simple farm structures.

(m) Use and maintain tools and small equipment.

(n) Demonstrate the use of maturity indices for harvesting crops.

(o) Demonstrate the use of proper post-harvest management techniques.

(p) Prepare a value added crop product.

(q) Demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment.

(r) Dispose of agricultural chemicals and containers safely.