Antonio PTS 8 CBLM Cultivate Soil

COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Iloilo Science and Technology

University Leon Campus
Sector:
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
Qualification:
AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODCUTION NC III
Unit of Competency:
PREPARE LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
Module Title:
PREPARING LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
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ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
HOW TO USE THE MODULE
Welcome to the Module “Performing Asexual Propagation”. This module

contains training materials and activities for you to complete. The unit of
competency “Prepare Land for Agricultural Production”contains knowledge,
skills and attitudes required for an Agricultural Crops Production NC III course.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete
each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome there are
Information Sheets, Operation Sheets, Job Sheet and Activity Sheets. Follow these
activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning
activity.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may already have some of the knowledge and skills covered in this
module because you have:
 been working for some time
 already have completed training in this area.
If you can demonstrate to your teacher that you are competent in a
particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so
you don’t have to do the same training again. If you have a qualification or
Certificate of Competency from previous trainings show it to your teacher. If the
skills you acquired are still current and relevant to this module, they may become
part of the evidence you can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the
currency of your skills, discuss it with your teacher.
After completing this module ask your teacher to assess your competency.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.
Inside this module you will find the activities for you to complete followed by
relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome
may have more than one learning activity.
Date Developed: Document No.

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SUMMARY OF COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
List of Core Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
Prepare land for agricultural Preparing land for AGR611310

1.
crop production agricultural crop
production
Implement post-harvest Implementing post- AGR611311

2.
program harvet program
Implement plant nutrition Implementing plant AGR611312

3.
program nutrition program
4. Control weeds Controlling weeds AGR611313
Prepare and apply chemicals Preparing and applying AGR611314

5.
chemicals
Establish agronomic crops Establishing agronomic AGR611320

6.
crops
Undertake agronomic crop Undertaking agronomic AGR611321

7. maintenance activities crop maintenance
activities
Undertake agronomic crop Undertaking agronomic AGR611322

8. harvesting activities crop harvesting
activities
Save, prepare and store Saving, preparing and AGR611323

9. agricultural seed storing agricultural
seed
Implement vertebrate pest Implementing AGR611324

10. control program vertebrate pest control
program

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Table of Contents
HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED --------------------------------------------- 1
SUMMARY OF COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS ----------------- 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
MODULE CONTENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5
LEARNING OUTCOME --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7
LEARNING EXPERIENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-9
INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-1 Clearing the land----------------------------

10-14
Self- Check 1.3-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16
Answer Self- Check 1.3-1------------------------------------------------------------ 17
TASK SHEET 1.3-1a Clearing the land------------------------------------------ 18
Performance Check List 1.3-1a ------------------------------------------------ 19
INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-2 Operating vehicle and equipment

properly------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20-22
Self- Check 1.3-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25-26
Answer Self- Check 4.4-2---------------------------------------------------------- 27
REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

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MODULE CONTENT
QUALIFICATION Agricultural Crops Production NC III
Prepare Land Preparation for Agricultural

UNIT OF COMPETENCY
Prodcution
Preparing Land Preparation for Agricultural

MODULE TITLE
Prodcution
INTRODUCTION:
This module covers the skills, knowledge and performance of the traniees required
in the land preparation for agricultural crop production
NOMINAL DURATION: 40 HRS
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LO1. Prepare for cultivation
LO2. Prepare the cultivating Equipment
LO3. Cultivate soil
LO4. Prepare site for planting
LO5. Complete land preparation operations
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1.1 Interpret a planting plan to follow in the production.

1.2 Identify and interpret the method and order of cultivation from the planting
plan.
1.3 Identify OHS hazards, and implement risks assessment and suitable
controls
1.4 Select and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
1.5 Identify the environmental implications of cultivating the site
2.1 Select the required vehicles and equipment for site cultivation
according to the planting plan and organization guidelines.

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2.2 Service the vehicles and equipment adjusted for the
conditions and replace worn parts to ensure reliability during cultivation.
2.3 Disposed safely all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the
maintenance and servicing work appropriately
2.4 Document all maintenance and servicing according to the requirements of the
organization’s record keeping system.
3.1 Remove previous crop or land clearance debris, incorporate or burnt according
to the organizations guidelines.
3.2 Follow the cultivation plan completely for each site.
3.3 Identify OHS hazards and implement risks assessment and suitable controls
3.4 Select and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
3.5 Operate safely the vehicles and equipment in effective and efficient manner
and at speeds to suit the conditions.
3.6 Maximize the quality of cultivation by continually checking and adjusting the
vehicles and equipment as necessary.
3.7 Meet the resource and quality requirements of the planting plan all the time
4.1 Complete the planting layout and soil profiles as required by the planting plan.
4.2 Take over the weed and pest control measures as required by the planting
plan.
4.3 Apply fertilizers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments as
required by the planting plan
4.4 Identify the environmental implications of site preparation outcomes assessed
and, if necessary, responsible action is taken.
5.1 Clean the equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications,
organizational procedures and regulations.
5.2 Clean the vehicles and equipment are and stored to minimize damage
according to manufacturers specifications, organizational procedures and
regulations.
5.3 Dispose safely all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the
cleaning and maintenance work appropriately.
5.4 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
according to organizational requirements.
Prerequisite: None

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LEARNING OUTCOME SUMMARY
LEARNING OUTCOME #3 CULTIVATE SOIL
CONTENTS:
 Clearing the land
 Operating vehicle and equipment propery
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Remove previous crop or land clearance debris, incorporate or burnt
according to the organizations guidelines.
 Follow the cultivation plan completely for each site.
 Identify OHS hazards and implement risks assessment and suitable
controls
 Select and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
 Operate safely the vehicles and equipment in effective and efficient
manner and at speeds to suit the conditions.
 Maximize the quality of cultivation by continually checking and adjusting
the vehicles and equipment as necessary.
 Meet the resource and quality requirements of the planting plan all the
time
CONDITION:
Trainees must be provided with the following:
1. WORKPLACE LOCATION:
Agricultural Crops Production NC III ISAT U Leon Campus
2. EQUIPMENT:
 Computer
 LCD Projector
 Four-wheel tractor
 Furrower
3. TOOLS,ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES:

 White board
 CD
 Tapes
 Flash Drive

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 Spade
 Hoe
 Bolo
 Spading fork
 Gloves
 Boots
 Hat
 Long sleeved shirt
 Dust mask
4. TRAINING MATERIALS
 CBLM
 Ball pen
 White board marker
 Manuals
 Permanent marker
 Packing tape
EVALUATION METHOD:
 Written examination
 Direct observation
 Practical demonstration

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES
LEARNING OUTCOME #3: Cultivate soil

Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read Information sheet 1.3-1 on If you have some problem on the
clearing land content of the information sheet don’t
hesitate to approach your facilitator.
If you feel that you are knowledgeable
on the content of the information
sheet, you can now answer self-check
provided in the module.
2. Answer Self Check 1.3-1 Refer your answers to the answer
key 1.3-1 for self-check. You are
required to get all answers correct. If
not, read the information sheets
again to answer all questions
correctly.
3. Observe the trainer in After the demonstration, if you have
demonstrating procedure in no more questions, you may proceed
clearing the land to perform the task.
4. Perform Job sheet 1.3-1 on clearing Compare your work to the

the land Performance Criteria Checklist 1.3.1.
If you got 100% correct answer in this
task, you can now move to the next
activity. If not review the operation
sheet and go over the task again.
5. Read Information 1.3-2 on If you have some problem on the

operating vehicle and equipment content of the information sheet don’t
properly hesitate to approach your facilitator.
If you feel that you are knowledgeable
on the content of the information
sheet, you can now answer self-check
provided in the module.
Refer your answers to the answer key
6. Answer Self Check 1.3-2
1.3.2 for self-check. You are required

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to get all answers correct. If not, read
the information sheets again to
answer all questions correctly.
7. View video presentation on If you feel that you are knowledgeable
procedure on operating vehicle and on the presentation, you can now
equipment properly answer oral questioning.
8.Answer oral question See that you got all answer correctly
before you could proceed to the next
activity.
9. Observe the trainer in Compare your work to the

demonstrating procedure on operating Performance Criteria Checklist 2.2-2.
vehicle and equipment properly If you got 100% correct answer in this
task, you can now move to the next
activity. If not review the operation
sheet and go over the task again.
10. Perform task sheet 1.3-2 on how Refer your answers to the answer key
to operate vehicle and equipment 1.3-2 for self-check. You are required
properly to get all answers correct. If not, read
the information sheets again to
answer all questions correctly
Congratulations on a Job well done!!! You have now successfully completed

LO3 of Core 1 and is now ready for the Institutional Assessment. Good luck
and use what you have learned here well!!!

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INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-1
Clearing the land
Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to execute
correctly the procedure in clearing the land.
Introduction
Land clearing is the development of land with the intention of creating a potential
use for agricultural purposes. Land clearing requires the removal of native cover ‒
including trees, bushes and boulders ‒ from the land surface. The land is
subsequently broken to create a workable bed into which a crop can be seeded.
Land breaking includes the removal of roots, stumps and rocks.
This is an operation usually carried out before the conventional tillage in a
farm land. Generally, there are several operations that are involved in land
clearing depending on the type of vegetation, soil condition, topography, the extent
of clearing required and the purpose for which the clearing is done.
Mechanized agriculture requires a proper land clearing completion that will

avert premature failure of the conventional tillage machines put in use
subsequently and minimize soil nutrient depletion and structural damage due to
interacting heavy land clearing equipment-bulldozer and so on. To avert these
adverse effects, it is usually advisable that land clearing should be better done in
the dry season when the soil has adequate mechanical stability or impendence to
resist soil deformation or structural damage. This is at minimal soil moisture
content; the risk of soil structural damage is minimized with the corresponding
high shear strength which can withstand both the vertical and horizontal loads of
the tractor – implement aggregate.Total removal of vegetation is required for land
clearing done for highway, dam construction and as well as building site for
poultry. In these particular requirements, the need to preserve the top soil (that
houses the essential nutrient) and avert the soil structural damage is
inconsequential unlike in mechanized agriculture. The following factors among
others, affect the rate of clearing;
1. Rainfall
2. Topography
3. Equipment used
4. Skill of equipment operators

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5. The end use of the land being cleared
6. Sizes and kinds of trees
7. Density of vegetation
8. Soil condition
The aforementioned factors listed above determine the various capacities of
equipment used for land clearing for farm operations. Bush clearing for crop
production referred to as agricultural bush clearing is different from bush clearing
for other purposes. This is because, whereas the cardinal objective in clearing for
other purposes is not only the removal of all bush, rubbish, debris and other
objectionable materials, the top soil is also removed and may be replaced with sub
soil (lateriting) and where necessary compacted or stabilized depending on the type
of project. In agricultural bush clearing, the top soil must be preserved. The top
soil contains nutrients needed by crops for optimum performance
Agricultural bush clearing is therefore defined as the process of scientific removal
and disposal of existing material, vegetation, rubbish and other obstructions from
the land by manual, mechanical and chemical means for agricultural food
production. Agricultural bush clearing operation is effective only when all the
unwanted vegetation including all roots and stumps are removed with minimum
disturbance to the top soil. This is done to a maximum depth of 20 cm
Land clearing
Procure tools, materials and equipment. Get spade, spading fork, bolo, hoe and
furrower from the tool room. Wear proper protective equipments/gears (Hat/cap,
long-sleeved shirt, boots, gloves, dust mask). When clearing land, particularly for
agricultural purposes, the density of native cover and soil type must be considered
to help conserve the topsoil. Plow the land using a furrower, plow or tillage tools
make sure that it tills deep enough, and make 3 passes, 1 on each side. Collect
uprooted weeds and bring them to the composting area to be composted. Clean
tools, equipment and return them to their respective storage room. After then, the
plot is now ready to be transplanted with seedlings.
Steps:
1. Wear suitable PPE.
2. Procure materials, tools, and equipment.
3. Till the area using a furrower operated by a four-wheel tractor.
4. Remove incorporated or burnt prevous crop of land clearance debris
according to the organizations guidelines.

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5. Kill or retard the growth of small trees by cutting the roots below surface
of the ground and leaving them to decay or removing and stacking
them for subsequent burning if necessary.
6. Clean and maintain tools if needed
7. Return tools, empty containers and excess materials in each respective
storage room
Importance of Land Clearing before Planting

1. It enhances the usability of the land
 Clearing out the dead, overgrown, or unwanted vegetation will help you
cultivate healthy levels of nutrients in the soil, further enriching its fertility.
2. It encourages the healthy growth of plants and trees
 Another advantage of land clearing is that it promotes the healthy growth of
crops. A plot crowded with vegetation naturally disrupts the likelihood of
crops planted in the area. It ensure more room for crops as it gives them
better access to water, sunlight, and other nutrients.
3. It improves soil health
 Overgrown plants and trees do not benefit the land as they stimulate weed
and other unwanted plant growth. Clearing out land enables you to
redistribute the soil evenly, making it healthier and better.
4. It reduces pests infestation

 Dense areas comprising trees and plants offer natural shelter to pests,
boosting their overall population. Hence, the structures around such land
are highly prone to pest infestation. However, land clearing is one of the
most significant ways to eliminate their chances of budding or nesting.
5. It makes tillage operation/cultivation easy

 Clearing the land eliminates foreign objects that might obstruct the tillage
operation and minimize unexpected injuries cause by debris.
Techniques of Agricultural Land Clearing
Land clearing operation can be accomplished through the use of one or more of
these methods:

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1. Hand method. (2) Burning. (3) Chemical method. (4) Explosive blasting. (5)
Mechanical
methods.
1. Hand Method
This method involves use of hand tools such as cutlass, hoes, axes, diggers for
land clearing. However, when vegetation is thick, it is very tedious and costly. This
method does not encourage mass production in agricultural production because of
drudgery involved. It is also very difficult to work in the field cleared by this
method because of the presence of stumps and underfoot which forms impediment
to agricultural machines.
2. Burning Method
Burning method of land clearing is very common in the savanna belt of Nigeria for
a variety of reasons: it clears the land for cultivation and for travel; it provides
grazing at the time of the year when the grass is at its scariest; it drives game from
cover thus facilitating their capture; man, appears to enjoy the sight of a good
blaze especially at night. However, preliminary results indicate that this method
adversely affects the soil in that the earthworm and microbial populations
decrease as do the organic matter and nitrogen content and general fertility.
3. Chemical Method
Stumps and regrowth can be eliminated or killed by the use of arboricides. These
are artificially prepared chemicals which kill unwanted forest trees. The
arboricides that contain sodium arsenite are highly poisonous and should be
handled with care.
4. Explosive Blasting Method
This method is employed to remove very big stumps to avoid excessive excavation
of the soil. A wood auger is used to make a hold in the centre of the big stump and
an appropriate quantity of dynamite is applied and remotely detonated to shatter
the wood. In cases of smaller stumps, the soil auger may be used to bore hole in
the soil and apply the explosive under the stump. This again shatters and removes
the stump upon detonation.
5. Mechanical Method
Mechanical method is employed usually when a large area of land is required

because of the cost. In this method of land clearing, various mechanical
equipment are used, some of which are listed in Table 1. Some of the procedures

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for mechanical land clearing are: surveying, knockdown of trees, windrowing,
burning and removal of debris, and pioneer ploughing. Survey helps to determine
the size of tractor, the type and size of matched equipment, and the clearing
method to be used. Two main operations are involved in mechanical land clearing:
knockdown and windrowing, and removal of debris. The knockdown is the process
of pulling or pushing down of the trees. Various mechanical tools are employed for
the process which are: bulldozer blade, the rolling chopper, the anchor chain, and
the winching cable.
Table 1: Mechanical land clearing methods and equipment for different vegetation
zones

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SELF- CHECK 1.3-1
Instruction: Identify what is being asked in the statement. Encircle your answer.
1. It is the development of land with the intention of creating a potential use

for agricultural purposes
a. furrowing
b. tillage
c. clearing
d. none of the above
2. Which of the following is NOT remove during clearing the land?
a. rocks
b. stumps
c. roots
d. crops
3. The following tools are use to till and ease the clearing of land, EXCEPT.
a. plow
b. furrower
c. harvester
d. hoe
4. Which statement is true?
a. land clearing minimizes pest infestation
b. land clearing doesn’t improve soil health
c. land clearing makes soil easy to till
d. none of the above
5. Best way to do with the collected and uprooted weeds or roots during
clearing of land?
a. thrown away
b. composted
c. burned
d. b and c
6. What are the foreign materials needed to be cleared in the area?
a. soil
b. crop
c. debris
d. microorganism
7. How many passes is needed to till the land for land clearing?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4

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d. 4
8. Which of the following factors affect the rate of clearing?
a. Rainfall
b. Topography
c. Equipment used
d. All of the above
9. It is the removal of native vegetation for agricultural purposes and other
developmental projects.
a. weeding
b. plowing
c. clearing
d. preparing
10. Stumps and regrowth can be eliminated or killed by the use of
arboricides.The statemenst describes what method of clearing
a. Mechanical
b. Chemical
c. Explosive Balsting
d. Hand

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ANSWER KEY 1.3-1
1. c
2. d
3. c
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. b
8. d
9. c
10.b

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TASK SHEET 1.3-1
Title: Clearing the Land
Performance Objective:
Given the necessary tool, materials, and equipment you need to
clear the land for 1 hour. You must able to execute how to clear the
land for cultivation.
Supplies/Materials
 Fuel
 PPE
Tools/Equipment
 hoe
 bolo
 Spading fork
 Furrower
Steps/Procedure:
4. Remove incorporated or burnt prevous crop of land clearance
debris according to the organizations guidelines.
5. Kill or retard the growth of small trees by cutting the roots below
surface of the ground and leaving them to decay or removing and
stacking them for subsequent burning if necessary.
6. Clean and maintain tools if needed.
7. Return tools, empty containers and excess materials in each
respective storage room
Assessment Method:
Direct Observation, Performance Criteria Checklist

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Performance criteria Checklist 1.3-1
CRITERIA YE N
S O
4. Remove incorporated or burnt prevous crop of land clearance

debris
5. Kill or retard the growth of small trees by cutting the roots below
surface them for subsequent burning if necessary.
6.Clean and maintain tools if needed
7.Return tools, empty containers and excess materials in each

respective storage room
Comments/Suggestions
Trainer: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________

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INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-2
Operating vehicle and equipment properly
Introduction
Farm equipment means any self -propelled machinery or motor vehicle that is
designed solely for tilling soil or for cultivating, harvesting or transporting crops or
other agricultural products and which is not required to be registered with the
Department. Equipment might be mounted or trailing and may include ploughs,
cultivators, scarifiers, fertilizer spreaders, spraying equipment, crop/stick puller,
cultivators, buster, disc, lister, ripper, mulcher, tandem or offset discs, or rakes.
Using these farm vehicle and euipments might create accidents as a result of
taking shortcuts to perform routine tasks, operator physical or mental condition,
or failing to follow safety practices. The typical operating environment can have
extreme temperatures, excessive noise and vibration, slippery conditions, etc. that
are all accident factors. Accidents are preventable, but all farm employees and
family members should learn to recognize machine hazards and take precautions
to avoid injury.
Identifying Parts of a Tractor

The main parts of the tractor are the parts that are necessary for the tractor to
perform its function and to ensure driving safety.
What are the main parts and functions of the tractor?

Tractors, which are the heart of agriculture, consist of various parts. For this
reason, each part has a separate task in order for the tractor to fulfill its function.
In our article, the main parts and duties of the tractor are included.
Tractor Main Parts

The main parts of tractors used in agricultural works are as follows:
Engine
Drivetrains
Grip
Gear box
Differential
PTO
Steering system
Brake system

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Tractor rear linkages
What are the Duties of the Main Parts?

The main parts of the tractor have different tasks. These are listed below.
Engine
It is the most important part that provides power for all work of the tractor. The
power produced in the engine is transmitted to the wheels and PTO by the
transmission parts. So the engine is the heart of the tractor. Most four-stroke
internal combustion engines are used in tractors.
Powertain
Powertrain, which are among the main parts of the tractor; It consists of clutch,
gearbox, differential and final reduction. For this reason, the transfer parts are as
important as the engine of the tractor.
Clutch
Clutch is used to provide the first movement of the engine, to change gears, to
equalize the speed of the engine and gearbox. The clutches therefore provide a
resolvable connection between the engine and the gearbox.
Tractor Main Parts: Gear Box

The gear box is the part that enables the engine movement coming from the clutch
to reach the wheels at the desired revolutions and speed.
Differential
For driving safety, while the tractor is cornering, the outer wheels should turn
more than the inner wheels. It is the part differential that allows the outer wheels
to turn more than the inner wheels.
PTO
The PTO is the part that provides motion transmission to the rotating machines.
Due to the presence of tools driven by the PTO in field work, today the PTO is
manufactured in two different structures, at 540 revolutions per minute or 1000
revolutions per minute.
Tractor Main Parts: Steering Systems

The steering system is the part that provides turning by giving direction to the
front wheel of the tractor or by slowing down one of the tracks in tracked tractors.

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In standard type field tractors, the forward movement is only given by the rear
wheels. The front wheels serve only as steering. However, in some tractors, the
front wheels can also move forward. In this way, the traction of the tractor
increases even more with the movement of all four wheels (double wheel drive). In
this way, skidding and similar situations are reduced in difficult working
conditions.
Tractor Main Parts: Brake System

The brake system, which is among the main parts of the tractor, is the most
important part for driving safety. Because the brake is the system that slows down
or stops the tractor in motion.
Tractors have two types of brakes. These are;

Parking brake (parking brake)
Foot brake (operating brake / running brake)
The operating brake is operated by foot, and the parking brake is used by hand.
However, only the rear wheels are braked on standard tractors. Braking takes
place either inside the wheel or at the differential output. In addition, there is a
braking system for the front wheels in double-wheel drive tractors.
Rear Linkage Arrangements on Tractor

Tractors have a large number of connection mechanisms for pulling and pulling
tools and machines according to different usage conditions and also their targets.
Tractor rear hitches are used for towing trailed implements and trailers by
connecting them to the tractor.
Towing layouts:
High drawbar connection,
Oscillating drawbar,
Perforated drawbar,
Quick-release tow hook
Starting to drive the tractor safely

Ensure that the operator’s manual is on hand and be familiar with the
contents, especially the safe operating procedures. Document any safety training
provided and be sure to keep these records on file. Make sure that equipment is
properly maintained and that all safety devices (shielding, guards, etc.) are
functioning properly. Never override manufacturer-included safety technologies to
save time. Replace or add safety warning labels that are missing or illegible.
Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating
machinery. Refer to the owner’s manual for a list of the machine-specific

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requirements. When using a four-wheel tractor, make sure to follow the safety
steps bleow:
Steps:
1. Wear PPE
2. Procure tools and materials
3. Read and understand the operator’s manual.
4. Perform a visual inspection of the tractor and implement prior to each use.
5. Where possible, avoid operating tractors near ditches, embankments, and
holes.
6. Before starting the engine, place the gearshift lever in “neutral” or “park.” and
all hydraulic controls in neutral.
7. Disengage the PTO and apply the brakes.
8. Depress the clutch pedal.
9. Climb up into the tractor's seat. Familiarize yourself with the controls and find
the clutch. Set the seat so you can reach the steering wheel, throttle, and other
controls easily with your hands and feet.
10. Wear your seatbelt
11. Press the clutch pedal down to the floor with your left foot.
12. Engage the break with your right foot. Turn the key forward to start the
engine. When it turns over, drop the throttle slightly (without killing it) to let
the engine warm up a little. If you jump straight from turning it over to driving,
you'll likely stall.
13. To drive, release the tractor's parking break. Continue holding the clutch to
the tractor floor and put the transmission into a first gear.
14. Slowly lift your foot off the clutch. Just as with any manual transmission, you
want to be slow and smooth as you let the clutch out. It's a lot easier since you
don't have to be actively pushing the gas. Keep the throttle at a low setting and
take your foot off the brake.
15. Maintain a uniformly slow speed. Don't push it. Go slowly, treating turns,
curves, and hills with special caution.
16. To stop the tractor, press the clutch to the floor completely. Switch the gears
to neutral and set the parking brake. Slow the throttle. Turn the tractor key to
the off position to stop the tractor engine.
Using the Tractor

Tractors are used frequently throughout the year to perform tillage
operations, harvesting, planting, spraying and other operations that have
contributed greatly to increasing farm productivity. This frequent use requires that
tractor operators must be aware of tractor safety concerns. Tractor rollovers
account for more than half of all farm fatalities. A tractor can roll over in any

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direction: rear, front, or either side. Power take-off (PTO) entanglements and run
overs are the other accidents that can occur with tractor use.
Steps:
1. Make sure you are trained and familiar with starting the tractor.
2. Outfit your tractor with a mowing attachment.
3. Attach a tractor-driven attachments and learn to use it.
4. Follow proper driving safety when mounting an attachments.
5. Always remember to raise it into the drive position so it's not dragging in the
mud.
6. Make sure that heavier attachments are outfitted with independent brakes in
good working condition, and learn to use them.
7. Hitch all attachments properly. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions
while hitching your tractor to wagons or other farming implements.
8. Make sure that the area in front and behind, making sure especially that no one
is behind the tractor.
9. Start to lower the attachment to start tilling the area while maintaining the
proper speed.
10. Back the tractor up slowly and practice a safe stop, applying the emergency
brake.
11. Put the transmission in neutral.
12. Dismount the tractor and hitch up after completing the tillage operation.
13. Clean and maintain tools if needed
14. Return tools, empty containers and excess materials in each respective storage
room.

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SELF- CHECK 1.3-2
Instruction: Identify what is being asked in the statement. Encircle your answer.
1. Whidh of the following is not an implemet use for land preparation?

a. furrower
b. plow
c. reaper
d. disc plough
2. A part of an implemet which is mounted to the tractor is called?
a. moldboard
b. plow
c. toolbar
d. hitches
3. How many hitches are need for an implement to be mounted to a tractor?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
4. Which of the following farm operations may be needing a tractor?
a. land clearing
b. harvesting
c. weeding
d. all of these
5. Before starting the tractoe engine, make sure to check the gearshift lever is
in __________ position.
a. neutral
b. 1st gear
c. 2nd gear
d. any of these
6. When is the best time to plow the land with the help of a tractor?
a. before clearing the land
b. after clearing the land
c. either a or b
d. none of these
7. A part of tractor which helps provide a constant speed in field work. It also
helps provide continuous power for stationary tractors that are operating an
implement by a shaft or belt.
a. wheel
b. throttle

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c. gearbox
d. engine
8. A part that provides motion transmission to the rotating machines is called?

a. stirring wheel
b. break
c. clutch
d. PTO
9. Which of the following statement is NOT true in operating a 4-wheel tractor?
a. To stop the tractor, press the clutch to the floor completely.
b. Always put on a seatbelt.
c. Maintain a uniformly maximum speed.
d. Raise implement into the drive position so it's not dragging in the
mud.
10. Which of the following is the most important step on operating a tractor?
a. Attach a tractor-driven attachments and learn to use it.
b. Read and understand the operator’s manual.
c. Press the clutch pedal down to the floor with your left foot.
d. Put the transmission in neutral.

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ANSWER KEY 2.2-2
1. c
2. d
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. c
10. d
2.

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TASK SHEET 2.2-2
Title: Perform tractor operation
Performance Objective:
Given the necessary vehicle, equipment and implement you need
to perform operating vehicle and equipment properly and safely.
Supplies/Materials :
 Fuel
 PPE
Tools/Equipment :
 Furrower
Steps/Procedure:
1. Wear PPE
4. Perform a visual inspection of the tractor and implement prior to each
use.
5. Where possible, avoid operating tractors near ditches, embankments,
and holes.
6. Before starting the engine, place the gearshift lever in “neutral” or
“park.” and all hydraulic controls in neutral.
9. Climb up into the tractor's seat. Familiarize yourself with the controls
and find the clutch. Set the seat so you can reach the steering wheel,
throttle, and other controls easily with your hands and feet.
10. Wear your seatbelt
11. Press the clutch pedal down to the floor with your left foot.
12. Engage the break with your right foot. Turn the key forward to start
the engine. When it turns over, drop the throttle slightly (without
killing it) to let the engine warm up a little. If you jump straight from
turning it over to driving, you'll likely stall.
13. To drive, release the tractor's parking break. Continue holding the
clutch to the tractor floor and put the transmission into a first gear.

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14. Slowly lift your foot off the clutch. Just as with any manual
transmission, you want to be slow and smooth as you let the clutch
out. It's a lot easier since you don't have to be actively pushing the
gas. Keep the throttle at a low setting and take your foot off the brake.
15. Maintain a uniformly slow speed. Don't push it. Go slowly, treating
turns, curves, and hills with special caution.
16. To stop the tractor, press the clutch to the floor completely. Switch
the gears to neutral and set the parking brake. Slow the throttle. Turn
the tractor key to the off position to stop the tractor engine.
Assessment Method:
Direct Observation, Performance Criteria Checklist

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Performance Checklist 2.2-2
CRITERIA YE N
S O
1. Wear PPE
4. Perform a visual inspection of the tractor and implement

prior to each use.
5. Where possible, avoid operating tractors near ditches,
embankments, and holes.
6. Before starting the engine, place the gearshift lever in
“neutral” or “park.” and all hydraulic controls in neutral.
9. Climb up into the tractor's seat. Familiarize yourself with the

controls and find the clutch. Set the seat so you can reach
the steering wheel, throttle, and other controls easily with
your hands and feet.
10.Wear your seatbelt
11.Press the clutch pedal down to the floor with your left foot.
12. Engage the break with your right foot. Turn the key forward
to start the engine. When it turns over, drop the throttle slightly
(without killing it) to let the engine warm up a little. If you jump
straight from turning it over to driving, you'll likely stall.
13. To drive, release the tractor's parking break. Continue
holding the clutch to the tractor floor and put the transmission
into a first gear.
14. Slowly lift your foot off the clutch. Just as with any manual
transmission, you want to be slow and smooth as you let the
clutch out. It's a lot easier since you don't have to be actively
pushing the gas. Keep the throttle at a low setting and take your
foot off the brake
15. Maintain a uniformly slow speed. Don't push it. Go slowly,
treating turns, curves, and hills with special caution.

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CRITERIA YE N
S O
16.To stop the tractor, press the clutch to the floor completely. Switch the
gears to neutral and set the parking brake. Slow the throttle. Turn the tractor
key to the off position to stop the tractor engine.
Comments/Suggestions:
Trainer: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
References:
https://prog.lmu.edu.ng/colleges_CMS/document/books/ABE521%20-
%20Lecture%203.pdf
https://nasdonline.org/1650/d001534/a-guide-to-safe-farm-tractor-
operation.html

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COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

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Welcome to the Module “Performing Asexual Propagation”. This module

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Date Developed: Document No.

List of Core Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Prepare land for agricultural Preparing land for AGR611310

Implement post-harvest Implementing post- AGR611311

Implement plant nutrition Implementing plant AGR611312

4. Control weeds Controlling weeds AGR611313

Prepare and apply chemicals Preparing and applying AGR611314

Establish agronomic crops Establishing agronomic AGR611320

Undertake agronomic crop Undertaking agronomic AGR611321

Undertake agronomic crop Undertaking agronomic AGR611322

Save, prepare and store Saving, preparing and AGR611323

Implement vertebrate pest Implementing AGR611324

Date Developed: Document No.

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED --------------------------------------------- 1

SUMMARY OF COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS ----------------- 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3

MODULE CONTENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5

LEARNING OUTCOME --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7

LEARNING EXPERIENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-9

INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-1 Clearing the land----------------------------

Self- Check 1.3-1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16

Answer Self- Check 1.3-1------------------------------------------------------------ 17

TASK SHEET 1.3-1a Clearing the land------------------------------------------ 18

Performance Check List 1.3-1a ------------------------------------------------ 19

INFORMATION SHEET 1.3-2 Operating vehicle and equipment

Self- Check 1.3-2 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25-26

Answer Self- Check 4.4-2---------------------------------------------------------- 27

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Prepare Land Preparation for Agricultural

Preparing Land Preparation for Agricultural

NOMINAL DURATION: 40 HRS

1.1 Interpret a planting plan to follow in the production.

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LEARNING OUTCOME #3 CULTIVATE SOIL

3. TOOLS,ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES:

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LEARNING OUTCOME #3: Cultivate soil

4. Perform Job sheet 1.3-1 on clearing Compare your work to the

5. Read Information 1.3-2 on If you have some problem on the

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9. Observe the trainer in Compare your work to the

Congratulations on a Job well done!!! You have now successfully completed

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Mechanized agriculture requires a proper land clearing completion that will

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Importance of Land Clearing before Planting

4. It reduces pests infestation

5. It makes tillage operation/cultivation easy

Techniques of Agricultural Land Clearing

Trainer: _________________ Date: _