Crop production

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  General

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity General discussion

    

    General discussion Forum

    Please use this forum to ask any questions regarding the Crop Production modules."

  • Select activity Video: Soil Texture Ribbon Test Tutorial

    

    Video: Soil Texture Ribbon Test Tutorial URL

    Please watch this video carefully before our practical session. It demonstrates the step-by-step process of the Soil Texture Ribbon Test. Pay close attention to how the soil moisture is adjusted to form a stable ribbon, as this will be a key part of your graded Practical Exercise due on May 20

• Select section MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION

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  MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION

  • Select activity Topic 1: Principles of Soil Science notes

    

    Topic 1: Principles of Soil Science notes File DOCX

    This PDF contains the full lecture notes for our first topic, covering soil formation and classification.

  • Select activity Reference: Soil Texture by Feel (Ribbon Test) Chart

    

    Reference: Soil Texture by Feel (Ribbon Test) Chart File DOCX

    Use this flow chart during your practical exercise at the school farm. Follow the steps—starting with a marble-sized soil sample—to determine if your soil is Sand, Silt, Clay, or Loam based on how it ribbons in your hand.

    Modified 5/02/26, 18:38
  • Select activity Practical Exercise: Soil Texture and pH Testing

    

    Practical Exercise: Soil Texture and pH Testing Assignment

    Opened: Thursday, 5 February 2026, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12:00 AM

    In this activity, you will apply the principles learned in Module 1 to identify different soil types in the field. This will help you understand which crops are best suited for specific land areas

  • Select activity Manual of Soil Properties and Land Preparation

    

    Manual of Soil Properties and Land Preparation Book

    A comprehensive guide covering soil texture analysis and the transition into seedbed construction.

  • Select activity Quiz 1: Soil Formation, Texture, and pH

    

    Quiz 1: Soil Formation, Texture, and pH

    Opened: Sunday, 15 February 2026, 6:45 PM

    Closed: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 6:45 PM

    This quiz covers the fundamental principles of Soil Science discussed in our first module. It will test your ability to identify soil particles, understand the pH scale, and recall the steps of the 'Ribbon Test' for texture analysis. You have 15 minutes and 2 attempts.

• Select section Topic 2: LAND PREPARATION AND SEEDBED CONSTRUCTION

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  Topic 2: LAND PREPARATION AND SEEDBED CONSTRUCTION

  • Select activity Land preparation and seedbed construction

    

    Land preparation and seedbed construction File DOCX

    These notes cover primary and secondary tillage, the importance of a good seedbed, and the various tools used in the field.

• Select section Topic 3: PLANTING AND CROP ESTABLISHMENT

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  Topic 3: PLANTING AND CROP ESTABLISHMENT

  • Select activity Topic 3: Planting and Crop Establishment Notes

    

    Topic 3: Planting and Crop Establishment Notes File DOCX

    This document covers optimal planting dates, spacing requirements, depth of planting, and seed treatment methods for various crops

• Select section Topic 4: CROP MANAGEMENT AND FIELD PRACTICES

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  Topic 4: CROP MANAGEMENT AND FIELD PRACTICES