Module 3: Soil Science and Land Preparation

Unit One: Introduction to Soils

Knowledge Requirement

1. Demonstrate knowledge of:

   1. factors Influencing Soil Formation

   2. Soil Forming Processes

2. Demonstrate knowledge of types of soil in Guyana

3. State importance of knowledge of soil science to the crop

Topics Include:

• Terms and Definitions

• Soil Types and Properties

Unit Two: Components and Properties of Soils

[Objectives to be completed]

Topics include:

• Soil Composition and Properties

Unit Three:Soil Erosion, Water and Conservation Practices

[Objectives to be completed]

Topics include:

• Soil Erosion

• Soil and Water Conservation Practices

• Maintaining and Improving Soil Fertility

Unit Four: Land Preparation

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of land preparation

2. Demonstrate knowledge of methods of preparing land for the planting of crops

3. Demonstrate knowledge of methods of sterilizing soil for seedbed preparation

Topics include:

• Purpose of Land Preparation

• Methods of Land Preparation