FPA150

  FPA150 WEEKS 6 DATE :10 NOVEMBER 2023 TOPIC :FERTILIZER APPLICATION & WATERING INTRODUCTION: This week, we have learned about fertilizer application and watering. Fertilizer application and watering are essential practices in agriculture and gardening that play a crucial role in promoting plant growth, health, and productivity. These practices are fundamental components of proper plant care and are often key factors in achieving optimal yields and maintaining the overall well-being of plants. OBJECTIVES -To lessen the nutrient pollution of farming areas' water bodies caused by manure. -To illustrate the technology based on duckweed's increased sustainability and efficiency. -To lessen the environmental effects of producing animal protein, including its carbon footprint. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ACTIVITY 6.00 A.M -6.20A.M -Subuh prayer's at surau 6.20 a.m -7.20 a.m -gather at the rollcall place according to their respective batches -do morning exercise -take student attenda...

 FPA 150 WEEKS 5 DATE:3 NOVEMBER 2023 TOPIC:SEED HANDLING INTRODUCTION We are learning how to treat seeds by handling them as part of this week's assignment. Our lecturer asked us to gather coffee beans from the coffee plot the day before the fieldwork session in order to treat the seeds. The purpose of the seed treatment is to stop pests and diseases that spread through seeds and to promote early germination. We are using the soaking method to treat the seeds. After the coffee was peeled to extract the seeds, we soaked them in a fungicide called Thiram and added water to create a solution. Once the soaking process was complete, we placed the seeds in a polybag containing a mixture of soil that OBJECTIVES Seed handling is a critical aspect of agriculture and plays a vital role in ensuring successful crop production. Seed handling contributes to the overall success and sustainability of agricultural practices, ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds for farmers and contribu...

  FPA150 WEEKS 4 DATE:27/10/23 TOPIC:PREPARATION OF GROWING MEDIUM INTRODUCTION: In the 4th week, students part 2 were given the task to prepare the plant media which is to mix the soil with organic fertilizer (chicken dung). OBJECTIVE: Students can prepare the planting medium and learn how to prepare it. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT                                                              NATURE OF WORK DONE: 6.00 A.M -6.20A.M -Subuh prayer's at surau 6.20 a.m -7.20 a.m -gather at the rollcall place according to their respective batches -do morning exercise -take student attendance 7.20a.m-8.20a.m -gathered at agrotech -sang 3 songs namely National Anthem, Wawasan Setia Warga UITM and Planter's Song -The lecture explains about the task for this week 8.20a.m -10.30a.m -move to nursery -Start dividing tasks -Start doing the tasks ...

FPA 150 DATE:20 OCTOBER 2023 WEEKS 3:IDENTIFICATION, LABELING AND PLANT INVENTORY INTODUCTION This week, we were tasked with learning and practising tree trimming at the fruits plot, where several varieties of durian trees can be found. Don't forget about the Nursery, which is our plot angkat. There, we also engage in a few activities. OBJECTIVE -to learn how to prune durian trees -to know how to use pruning tools - To improve the structure of the durian tree TOOLS & EQUIPMENT                                                           GLOVES                                                                                     ...