Agricultural Science Portfolio SS

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL (CXC)
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

(CSEC)
SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA)
Agricultural Science (Double Award)

PORTFOLIO
Year of Examination: 2024
Name of Candidate: Sanya Somwaru

Registration Number: 0900180927
School: Corentyne Comprehensive High School
Centre Number: 090018
Territory: Guyana
Name of Teacher: Miss Dawana Caesar
CROP PRODUCTION
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LEAFY CROP
DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS
2023-09-20 Rehabilitation of the The previous shade After the shade house was
shade house by NARI house was going constructed, there were
through construction for materials that were already
the beds to be raised used on the ground that needed
and drip and sprinkler cleaning up. Then the tools
irrigator were added. used were washed and dried
During construction the and put into the storeroom. A
tools and equipment shade house is where crops are
were used in a safe grown to be protected from
manner to avoid harsh conditions and have
accidents. Pak choy, minimal exposure to pests and
sweet pepper and cauli diseases.
flower seedlings were
given from NARI to be
planted in the shade
house.
2023-09-20 Construction of wooden The grow boxes were After the shade house was
grow boxes constructed using constructed, the tools that were
woods. During used were washed and dried
construction the tools and put into the storeroom. A
and equipment were grow box is a partially or
used in a safe manner to completely enclosed system for
avoid accidents. After raising plants in small areas.
they were raised, the They can also help protect
soil from the previous plants against pests or diseases.
beds were moved
towards the wooden
grow boxes.
2023-09-20 Addition of soil and It was observed that After the soil and organic
incorporation of organic after the grow boxes matter was added the shovel
matter in grow boxes were constructed and and trowel used were cleaned
the soil from the and dried then stored in the
previous beds were storeroom. Soil organic matter
added using a shovel, significantly improves the soil's
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then organic matter was capacity to store and supply
incorporated into the essential nutrients and to retain
soil using a trowel. toxic elements.
2023-09-20 Installation of irrigation It was observed that six An irrigation system will
system drip systems were ensure the seedlings are
added and three watered correctly at the optimal
sprinkler systems were times, so the seedlings will not
added to the shade be watered too much or too
house. The seedlings little.
will be watered for 5
mins three times for
every day.
2023-09-20 Transplanting of the It was observed that the Transplanting of seedlings is to

seedlings soil was irrigated then a make room for plant growth
shallow space was made and to develop.
using a trowel and the
pak choy seedling was
added and then it was
covered up with the
soil.
2023-09-20 to 2023-09- Irrigation of seedlings It was observed that the Seedlings were irrigated
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Removal of weeds using the sprinkler and prevent pests and disease in the
Inter tillage drip system for five shade house is by planting pest
minutes, three times a repellant pants such as
Pests and Disease day. It was observed marigold and lemongrass. Also
that the weeds were by using organic pesticides.
handpicked pulled out water to transport nutrients and
from the root. The soil minerals for a plant to grow.
was aerated so the Weeds compete with the crop
weeds were easy to pull plants for all essential
out. The soil was requirements like water,
compact and then a nutrients, space and light and
trowel was used to reduce the growth of crops in
break up or loosen the various ways. Inter tillage is
soil. On some of the used to create conditions in the
seedlings the leaves soil suited for better growth of
were bitten off. Some crops and to control the weeds
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pests that were found in effectively. A way to prevent
the shade house are leaf pests and disease in the shade
miner, cricket and ants. house is by planting pest
repellant plants such as
marigold and lemongrass. Also
by using organic pesticides.
minutes, three times repellant pants such as
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2023-10-23 to 2023- Harvesting It was observed that the The knife and bowl used were
10-24 Pak choy was harvested washed and dried then stored in
by being uprooted with the storeroom. Harvesting is
the use of a knife. The the process of removing your
pak choy were then produce from the plant when
added to bowl. mature, at the time they are
ready for immediate
Post harvesting The root was cut and consumption, sale or storage.
then the pak choy was Post-harvest management is a
washed to get rid of dirt system of handling, storing,
and was inspected for and transporting agricultural
damage on the leaves commodities after harvest.
which are then Agricultural marketing covers
removed.
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The pak choy were now the services involved in moving
packaged off in plastic an agricultural product to the
Marketing bag to be sold. consumer.
CROP PRODUCTION
ROOT CROP
March 19st, 2024 Land clearing During land clearing it A way this could be improved
was observed that there is by regular maintenance of
were a lot of unwanted the garden. The tools used were
weeds, overgrown cutlasses and rakes, after they
bushes, bird vines on were used, they were cleaned
the fences and garbage and stored in the tools room.
around the garden. Land
clearing was difficult,
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there were a lot of
obstacles that could
have hindered the land
preparation.
March 19st, 2024 Constructions of Beds It was observed that The shovel and spade used
and drains three beds and five were washed and dried then
drains including the stored in the storeroom. Beds
main drain were are an area where plants are
constructed. A shovel grown on and the drains allow
was used to dig up the the removal of excess water
drains one foot deep away from the beds.
then the soil was thrown
onto the beds. After that
a spade was used to
form the beds. The beds
were 3 feet wide and 9
feet long.
March 19st, 2024 Ploughing It was observed that the The garden fork was washed
beds were ploughed by and dried then stored in the
using a garden fork. It storeroom. Ploughing can
breaks up and loosens improve air circulation,
the topsoil or surface enhances the water retention
soil until it reached its capacity and uproots the weeds
desirable dept that it growing in the beds.
needs.
March 19st, 2024 Harrowing (chipping) It was observed that a The cutlass was washed and
cutlass was used in dried then stored in the
order to chip or to storeroom. Harrowing aids in
further break the large breaking up soil and digging up
soil particles into shallow grass.
smaller and finer
particles.
March 19st, 2024 Application of manure It was observed that The trowel was washed and
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manure was dried then stored in the
incorporated into the storeroom. Manure improves
three beds using a the soil's capacity to store and
trowel and it was mixed supply essential nutrients.
up with the soil.
March 21st, 2024 Transplanting Of It was observed that the The tools used were washed
Cassava casava stick was placed and dried and put into the
into the ground by using storeroom.
a hand shovel to dig
into the soil after the
cassava stick was
placed into the hole it
was cover with the soil
that was dug up. A
water can was then used
to water the cassava
stick.
March 21st, 2024 Irrigation It was observed that the The cassava plants were
cassava plants were irrigated because it uses water
watered three times a to transport nutrients and
day using a watering minerals for a plant to grow.
can.
March 21st, 2024 Irrigation of Plant, It was observed that the The cassava plants were
inter-tillage and weed cassava plants were irrigated because it uses water
To removal watered three times a to transport nutrients and
March 28, 2024
can. Then weeds were Weeds compete with the crop
hand-picked and pulled plants for all essential
out from the root. The requirements like water,
soil was aerated so the nutrients, space and light. Inter
weeds were easy to pull tillage is used to create
out. Also the soil was conditions in the soil suited for
compact and then a better growth of crops and to
trowel was used to control the weeds effectively.
break up or loosen the The trowel used was washed
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soil. and stored in the storeroom.
March 28, 2024 Irrigation of Plant, It was observed that the The cassava plants were
April 04, 2024
April 04, 2024 Irrigation of Plant, It was observed that the The cassava plants were
April 19, 2024
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CROP PRODUCTION
VEGETABLE FLOWER CROP
house.
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beds were moved
towards the wooden
grow boxes.
every day.

shallow space was and to develop.
made using a trowel and
the sweet pepper
seedling was added and
then it was covered up
with the soil.
drip system for five shade house is by planting pest
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Inter tillage minutes, three times repellant pants such as
day. It was observed marigold and lemongrass. Also
Pests and Disease that the weeds were by using organic pesticides.
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handpicked pulled out Water to transport nutrients and
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15
24 seedlings were aerated because they use a way to
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Harvesting It was observed that the The knife and bowl used were
cauli flower was washed and dried then stored in
harvested by cutting the storeroom. Harvesting is
towards the base of the the process of removing your
flower. The cauli produce from the plant when
flowers were then mature, at the time they are
added to a bowl. ready for immediate
consumption, sale or storage.
The leaves that were Post-harvest management is a
Post Harvesting
left on the cauli flower system of handling, storing,
were cut and then the and transporting agricultural
cauli flowers were commodities after harvest.
washed and were Agricultural marketing covers
inspected for damage. the services involved in moving
The cauli flowers were an agricultural product to the
Marketing consumer.
now packaged off by
being wrapped in with
plastic wrap and then
sold.
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CROP PRODUCTION
FRUIT/VEGETABLE CROP
house.
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beds were moved
towards the wooden
grow boxes.
every day.

shallow space was and to develop.
made using a trowel and
the cauli flower
seedling was added and
then it was covered up
with the soil.
seedlings were aerated because they use A way to
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22 Removal of weeds using the sprinkler and prevent pests and disease in the
Inter tillage minutes, three times a repellant pants such as
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handpicked pulled out Water to transport nutrients and
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Inter tillage minutes, three times repellant pants such as
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It was observed that the The knife and bowl used were
sweet peppers were washed and dried then stored in
harvested by breaking the storeroom. Harvesting is
off the stalk of the the process of removing your
pepper. The sweet produce from the plant when
peppers were then mature, at the time they are
added to a bowl. ready for immediate
consumption, sale or storage.
The sweet peppers were Post-harvest management is a
washed and inspected system of handling, storing,
for damage. and transporting agricultural
The sweet peppers were commodities after harvest.
now packaged off in Agricultural marketing covers
plastic bags and then the services involved in moving
sold. an agricultural product to the
consumer.
Crop Investigation Production

Date Activity Observation General Comments
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2023-10-13 Land Clearing During land clearing it was A way this could be improved is
observed that there were a by regular maintenance of the
lot of unwanted weeds, garden. The tools used were
overgrown bushes, bird cutlasses and rakes, after they
vines on the fences and were used, they were cleaned
garbage around the garden. and stored in the tools room.
Land clearing was difficult,
there were a lot of obstacles
that could have hindered the
land preparation.
2023-10-15 Construction of beds It was observed that three The shovel and spade used were
and drains beds and five drains washed and dried then stored in
including the main drain the storeroom. Beds are an area
were constructed. A shovel where plants are grown on and
was used to dig up the the drains allow the removal of
drains one foot deep then excess water away from the
the soil was thrown onto the beds.
beds. After that a spade was
used to form the beds. The
beds were 3 feet wide and 9
feet long.
2023-10-17 Ploughing of the beds It was observed that the The garden fork was washed and
beds were ploughed by dried then stored in the
using a garden fork. It storeroom. Ploughing can
breaks up and loosens the improve air circulation, enhances
topsoil or surface soil until the water retention capacity and
it reached its desirable dept uproots the weeds growing in the
that it needs. beds.
2023-10-17 Harrowing or It was observed that a The cutlass was washed and
chipping of the soil cutlass was used in order to dried then stored in the
chip or to further break the storeroom. Harrowing aids in
large soil particles into breaking up soil and digging up
smaller and finer particles. shallow grass.
2023-10-18 Application of It was observed that manure The trowel was washed and
manure was incorporated into the dried then stored in the
three beds using a trowel storeroom. Manure improves the
and it was mixed up with soil's capacity to store and
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the soil. supply essential nutrients.
2023-10-19 Transplantation of It was observed that there Transplanting seedlings is to

seedlings (tomatoes) were three beds and on the make room for plant growth and
first bed the tomato to develop. The tomatoes were
seedlings were planted with planted with three different
normal spacing(45cm wide spacing to determine which will
and 60cm long). Then the produce the best yield.
second bed the tomato
seedlings were planted with
less spacing(23cm wide and
30cm long). Lastly the third
bed the tomato seedling
were planted with more
spacing(50cm wide and
80cm long). A shallow hole
was made in the soil and the
seedling was placed in then
the root was covered with
the soil. It was watered
afterwards.
2023-10-19 to Irrigation of the It was observed that the Seedlings were irrigated because
2023-10-27 seedlings tomato seedlings were it uses water to transport
watered three times a day nutrients and minerals for a plant
using a watering can. to grow.
2023-10-26 Removal of weeds It was observed that the Weeds compete with the crop
weeds were hand-picked plants for all essential
and pulled out from the requirements like water,
root. The soil was aerated so nutrients, space and light and
the weeds were easy to pull reduce the growth of crop in
out. various ways. Inter tillage is
used to create conditions in the
It was observed that the soil soil suited for better growth of
was compact and then a crops and to control the weeds
Inter-Tillage
trowel was used to break up effectively. The trowel used was
or loosen the soil. washed and stored in the
storeroom. Molding is done to
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It was observed that the prevent exposure of the root.
tomato plant was hold
Molding upright and the soil was
scraped up and heaped
around the base of a plant to
form a small mound using a
trowel.
2023-11-02 Removal of Weeds It was observed that the Weeds compete with the crop
Inter-Tillage It was observed that the soil soil suited for better growth of
It was observed that the storeroom. Molding is done to
Molding
tomato plant was hold prevent exposure of the root.
upright and the soil was
trowel.
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It was observed that the soil soil suited for better growth of
Inter-Tillage was compact and then a crops and to control the weeds
Molding
trowel.
Molding
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trowel.
2023-11-24 plants tomato seedlings were it uses water to transport
Molding
trowel.
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Molding storeroom. Molding is done to
trowel.
2023-12-01 Staking It was observed the tomato Staking is used to prevent

plants were getting big and breaking and bending of the
needed to get staked. The stem and to hold up the fruits.
sticks were cut to the
desired length and then the
stick was pressed down into
the ground near the tomato
plant and a cloth was used
to tie the stick to the plant.
the weeds were easy to pull reduce the growth of crops in
Molding
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trowel.
Molding
trowel.
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Molding It was observed that the prevent exposure of the root.
trowel.
Molding
trowel.
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Molding
trowel.
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Molding It was observed that the prevent exposure of the root.
trowel.
2023-01-12 Pest and disease It was observed that The spray bottle was washed and
management caterpillars were seen stored in a safe place. Pesticides
damaging the tomato plants. are chemical compounds that are
Then a pesticide was used used to kill pests, including
called Fast-Tak to get rid of insects, rodents, fungi and
the caterpillars. A quarter of unwanted plants (weeds).
the pesticide was thrown
into a spray bottle then
filled up with water. It was
then shacked up and
sprayed on to all the tomato
plants
Molding
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trowel.
Molding
trowel.
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Molding storeroom. Molding is done to
trowel.
2024-02-04 Harvesting tomatoes It was observed that twenty- Harvesting is the process of
five tomatoes were picked removing your produce from the
from bed one which plant when mature, at the time
contained the tomatoes with they are ready for immediate
normal spacing , six consumption, sale or storage.
tomatoes from bed two
containing the tomatoes
with less spacing and two
from the third bed which
contained the tomatoes with
more spacing.
Post Harvesting It was observed that the
Post-harvest management is a
tomatoes were then washed
system of handling, storing, and
and inspected for any
transporting agricultural
damage.
commodities after harvest.
Marketing It was observed that the
Agricultural marketing covers
tomatoes were weighed and
the services involved in moving
then packaged off in plastic
an agricultural product to the
bag to be sold.
consumer.
BROILER PRODUCTION
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4th February, 2024 Pen Preparation It was observed that A pen is an area enclosed by
involves cleaning and protective fence, for the
disinfecting the poultry purpose of allowing chickens to
pen before the arrival of live in while remaining in an
the broiler’s chicks. It's enclosed, predator-safe
crucial to ensure that environment.
the environment is
clean and free from any
potential pathogens.
4th February, 2024 Washing of Feeders and It was observed that it Feeders are used to provide
Waterers was important to feed for the birds and waterers
maintain cleanliness provide water for the birds to
and hygiene in the drink.
poultry pen. It's
essential to clean the
feeders and waterers
thoroughly to remove
any dirt, debris, or
potential contaminants.
This ensures that the
broilers have access to
clean and fresh feed and
water.
5th February, 2024 Preparation of Brooding It was observed that the Brooding area in poultry
Area area was cleaned and farming is the provision of an
disinfected to ensure it's optimum environment for birds
free from any potential in the early part of their life by
contaminants. Next, it the application of an external
was set up with clean heat source.
bedding material with
wood shavings. Then
provide a heat source a
brooder heater, to
maintain the right
temperature for the
chicks and provide
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fresh water and starter
feed in easily accessible
feeders and waters.
5th February, 2024 Purchase of Baby It was observed that Baby chick is a young of a bird
Chicks healthy and high-quality which are newly hatched.
chicks were selected.
Two hundred baby
chicks were purchased
at a price of two
hundred and forty
dollars each and they
were equally divided
and placed into each
treatment.
5th February, 2024 Brooding It was observed that Brooding is the early part of
brooding was in a baby chicks’ life by the
controlled and warm application of an external heat
environment for the source, until they have their
young broiler chicks for permanent feathers.
a period of three weeks
a brooder of infrared
bulbs were used . This
is crucial for their
growth and
development.
5th February, 2024 Feeding of Birds, It was observed that the The feeders provided feed for
Provision of Drinking baby chicks were fed the birds and the waterers
Water for Birds, with starter ration provided water to the birds.
To Administering bounty and Kaituk and Medicines are useful for the
Medication and broken rice in feeders, control of recurrent bacterial
regulation of Bio- the waterers were filled and viral infections.
security. with water and the Biosecurity is the prevention of
medicine given to the disease-causing agents entering
12th February, 2024 chicks were super or leaving any place.
broiler booster and
aliseryl. Also before
entering the pen the feet
needs to be disinfected
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using the foot bath.
Provision of Drinking chickens were fed with the birds and the waterers
Water for Birds, starter ration bounty provided water to the birds.
To Administering and Kaituk and broken Medicines are useful for the
Medication and rice in feeders, the control of recurrent bacterial
regulation of Bio- waterers were filled and viral infections.
19th February, 2024
chicks were super or leaving any place.
broiler booster and
Administering and Kaituk and broken Medicines are useful for the
To regulation of Bio- waterers were filled and viral infections.
26 February, 2024 chicks were super or leaving any place.
broiler booster and
26th February, 2024 Removal of Birds from It was observed that Birds are removed from
Brooding Area after three weeks the brooder when they have their
birds were ready to be permanent feather to keep them
removed from the warm.
brooding area the birds
were carefully and
safely moved and
placed in the pen.
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26 February, 2024 Feeding of Birds, It was observed that the The feeders provided feed for
Administering and Kaituk and broken Medicines are useful for the
security. Litter with water and the Biosecurity is the prevention of
To
Management medicine given to the disease-causing agents entering
chickens was amino or leaving any place.
grow. Also before
04 March, 2024 entering the pen the feet
04 March, 2024 Feeding of Birds, It was observed that the The feeders provided feed for
To Administering and Kaituk and broken Medicines are useful for the
security. Litter with water and the Biosecurity is the prevention of
11 March, 2024
Management medicine given to the disease-causing agents entering
chickens was amino or leaving any place.
grow. Also before
To Administering and Kaituk and broken Biosecurity is the prevention of
Medication and rice in feeders, the disease-causing agents entering
regulation of Bio- waterers were filled or leaving any place.
security. Litter with water and no
18 March, 2024
Management medicine were given.
Also before entering the
pen the feet needs to be
disinfected using the
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foot bath.
Water for Birds, and starter ration bounty provided water to the birds.
To regulation of Bio- and Kaituk and broken Biosecurity is the prevention of
security. Litter rice in feeders, the disease-causing agents entering
Management waterers were filled or leaving any place.
with water and no
25 March, 2024
medicine were given.
Also before entering the
pen the feet needs to be
disinfected using the
foot bath.
25 March, 2024 Slaughtering and It was observed that the The knife and killing cones
Dressing of Carcass birds were in controlled were cleaned and stored in the
and sanitary saferoom. Slaughtering is the
environment, the birds killing of the birds. Carcass is
were placed in a killing the dead body of an animal
cone and a sharp knife especially one slaughtered and
was used to slit the dressed for food.
throat. The feathers on
the birds were plucked
out and by removing the
internal organs then
checked for injuries and
cleaned. Afterwards it
would be packaged and
sold or stored in the
refrigerator for later
use.
25 March, 2024 Marketing It was observed that a Agricultural marketing covers

total of 156 out of 191 the services involved in
birds were sold live moving an agricultural product
weight to customers to the consumer.
while the remaining 35
birds were kept for
home use. The 156
birds weighed 735 lbs
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and 1 lb cost $320.
25 March, 2024 Waste Disposal It was observed that Waste disposal is known as the
waste were disposed of removal and disposal of
in a safe and unwanted materials known as
environmentally waste
friendly manner. This
includes handling and
disposing of the waste
products generated
during the production
process.
25 March, 2024 Mortality It was observed that the Mortality is the measure of the
number of birds that amount of death.
died was a total of nine
during this
investigation. Three
birds died in treatment
one and six died in
treatment two.
25 March, 2024 Calculation of feed It was observed that the Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is
conversion ratio (FCR) food conversion ratio the conventional measure of
shows how much feed livestock production efficiency.
is used to give one
pound liveweight.
(FCR) can be
determined by dividing
the total amount of feed
consumed by the total
weight gain of the bird.
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PRACTICAL CSEC SKILLS
CROP PRODUCTION SKILLS
2022-11-09 Skill No. B1: Identify Textural classes of soil The sample A was identified as
textural classes of Soil were identified two soil sandy, it had coarse and large
samples were used. particles. Sample B was
They were labelled identified as clay, it had fine
sample A and sample B. and smooth particles. After this
Sample A, when placed practical was finished, the area
in the palm, the index that was used to carry out the
finger and thumb were practical was cleaned. It is
used to feel the sample, important to be able to identify
it felt grainy and rough. different soil textures so that it
Then water was added can be easier to know which
to the sample it felt crops can be grown on which
gritty, it couldn’t hold type of soil.
up the water and
couldn’t form any
shape. As for sample B
it was also placed in the
palm, the index finger
and thumb were used to
feel the sample, it felt
brittle. Then water was
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added, and it felt sticky
and soft, it could hold
up water and formed
into shapes such as
worm and ball.
2022-11-22 Skill No. B7: Clean and It was observed that in The location used for this skill
Maintain simple tools the tools room the tools was at the GUYSUCO
and the knapsack were dusty, dull and Training School because the
sprayer some of the cutlasses school doesn’t have the
had handles and some facilities to carry out the task.
didn’t, and some of the After the tools were sharpened,
cutlasses were rusty. they were then stored in an
Then the apprentices orderly manner in the tools
guided us on how to room. A way this rust on the
properly hold the blades can be prevented is by
cutlasses and how to keeping it away from moisture
sharpen it with the file. and by lubricating or greasing
After that the hoe was the blade.
washed and dried with a
dry cloth, then oiled
with lubricating oil. The
apprentices also showed
how to use the angle
grinder.
2023-03-23 Skill No. B2-Determine A small amount of soil After the skill was concluded,
the Ph of Soil was collected from the the ph meter was cleaned and
A horizon in the kept safe. The reason why it is
school’s yard and put so important to know the ph of
into a cup. It was the soil is because it tells the
checked to see if there availability of nutrients and
were any lumps to how it will affect the plants
broken up and if any grown on it.
rocks or particles that
are not needed for this
ph test to be removed. It
was then mixed with
distilled water and
waited for about sixty
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seconds to determine
the ph of the soil
sample. The reading
was 6.4.
2023-03-24 Skill No. E(p): Prepare When making the When the pepper sauce was
a value-added crop pepper sauce, it was finished the area used was
product observed that all the cleaned. Then the equipment
equipment and and materials used were
materials that were used cleaned and stored properly.
were first washed. After Pepper sauce is a spicy
that, the stalks of the condiment, seasoning or salsa
peppers were pulled out made from hot peppers and
and garlics were peeled, other ingredients.
then checked for any
marks. Later they were
put into the blender and
vinegar was added, it
started to blend. When
it finished, some salt
was added, and it was
mixed up. Finally, it
was poured into
containers.
2023-03-23 Skill No. B9: Prepare It was observed that in After the seed box was drained
seed boxes/beds and the seed box the dry it was placed in a shaded area.
sow seeds leaves were added to Seed boxes are important
the bottom and then the because they can be used for
potting soil was added growing seeds till, they are
to cover up the leaves ready to be transplanted.
and fill up the seed box.
Then the soil was
pressed down to avoid
gaps. The parsley seeds
were then spread across
in the box and some of
the potting soil was
used to cover up the
seeds using a sieve over
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it. The seed box was
watered and then was
placed outside for it to
drained out.
2023-12-01 Staking It was observed the Staking is used to prevent

tomato plants were breaking and bending of the
getting big and needed stem and to hold up the fruits.
to get staked. The sticks
were cut to the desired
length and then the stick
was pressed down into
the soil about an inch
away from the tomato
plant and a cloth was
used to tie the stick to
the plant.
PRACTICAL CSEC SKILLS

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION SKILLS
2023-06-28 C8 Collect, clean and It was observed that the The bowl and the cloths were
grading eggs eggs were washed with washed and dried then stored in
a damp cloth that was the storeroom. Egg grading is
soaked in a bowl and used to determine the interior
dried using a dry cloth. quality of the egg and the
Ihe eggs were then appearance and condition of the
checked for cracks or eggshell.
injury. After that it was
placed on an egg
grading scale and the
size was recorded on a
sheet and the egg was
placed to a tray
containing its size.
2023-06-05 E(P) Prepare a value- It was observed that two The knife and area used were
added crop production chickens were donated cleaned. Meats are cut up
from Sir Jamal Butcher. because consumers will have
The chickens were cut an option to what they want to
using a knife into consume or if they have a
separate parts such as specific preference.
the legs, thighs, wings
and breasts. It was then
carefully wrapped up to
be packaged.
2023-12-12 Skill No. C(d) Preserve It was observed that The bowl and knife were
meat of fish using three bagamary fish washed and dried then stored in
simple post production were scaled, gutted and the storeroom. Fish is dried to
technologies. the bone was ripped remove all the water in it
using a knife. It was because it inhibits the growth
then placed in a bowl of bacteria and microorganisms
and washed with that cause food to spoil.
vinegar then rinsed with
water. After that salt
was added all over the
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three fishes. It was
placed in the sun to be
dried for a couple days.
2023-07-05 Skill No.C4-To It was observed in order Space requirement is extremely

determine the space to find the space important as it helps to
requirement for requirement for determine the most appropriate
different batches of different batches of space for the batches of broilers
broilers and layers broilers and layers by and layers.
firstly stating the space
requirement for one
broiler/layer. Secondly,
calculate the space
requirement for the
number of
broilers/layers needed
by multiplying the
number for one with the
amount needed.
Thirdly, use measuring
tape to measure the
width of the poultry
pen. Fourthly, calculate
the length of the poultry
pen that is required for
the number of
broilers/layers needed
by using the formula
which is area equal
length multiply width as
it is a rectangular
shaped pen. Then write
down the information
received so far which is
the area and width then
transpose the length in
the formula to find the
length. Lasty, state the
space requirement for
the broilers/layers as
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calculated which is
length multiply width
which gives the area.
2024-02-28 Skill No. C4 Prepare a It was observed that in Preparing brooder for baby
brooder for baby chicks order to prepare a chicks is very important as it
brooder for baby chicks helps them to survive by
firstly, stating the space keeping them warm.
required for one baby
chick. Secondly,
calculate the space
required for the number
of baby chicks needed
by multiplying the
number of one chick by
number of chicks
required. Thirdly, find
the area of a circle
which is area=3.14 x r 2
a circular chick guard
would be made. Then
stating the information
that was already there
which is the area and pi
and then transpose the r2
and it make it the
subject to find for r.
lastly, add extra inches
or centimeters to the
answer to cater for
feeders and waters.
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APPENDIX
Picture showing before the land clearing.
Picture showing raking being done.
Picture showing the digging of the drains.
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Picture showing the chipping of the soil.
Picture showing manure being added to the soil.
57
Picture showing the planting of the tomato seedlings.
58
Picture showing identifying of soil texture.
Picture showing sharpening of a cutlass.
Picture showing oiling of a hoe.

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Picture showing the pepper sauce before blending.
Picture showing blending of the pepper sauce.
60
Picture showing the finished product of the pepper sauce.
61
Picture showing the washing up of the bowls used for the pepper
sauce.
Picture showing potting soil being added to the seed box.
Picture showing sieving of the potting soil into the seed box.
62
Picture showing the wiping of an egg using a damp cloth.
Picture showing the weighing of the egg.
63
Picture showing the recording of the size of the egg.
Picture showing the eggs being organized towards their size.
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Picture showing the cutting of the meat.
Picture showing the wrapping of the meat cuts.

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Picture showing the meat cuts.
Picture showing construction of the shade house with the help of

NARI.
66
Picture showing a pest on the Cali flower.
Picture showing leaves that were bitten off by the pak choi.
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Picture showing pests on the pepper plant.
Picture showing flowing of a pepper plant.

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Picture showing the washing and inspecting the pak choy for
damages.
Picture showing packaging of the pak choy.

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Picture showing the harvesting of the cauli flower.
Picture showing packaging of the cauliflower.

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Picture showing packaged cauli flower.
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Picture showing harvesting of sweet pepper.
Picture showing harvesting of the tomatoes.
Picture showing weighing of tomatoes at eye level.

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Picture showing the packaged tomatoes being sold.
Picture showing staking being done.
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Picture showing salting of fish.
Picture showing the fish being dried.
74
Picture showing spraying the plants.
Picture showing the planting of the cassava stick.
75
One week old broilers
Two weeks old broilers
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Broilers in Treatment 1 at Week 4
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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL (CXC)

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

Agricultural Science (Double Award)

Name of Candidate: Sanya Somwaru

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

2023-09-20 Transplanting of the It was observed that the Transplanting of seedlings is to

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

2023-09-18 Transplanting of the It was observed that the Transplanting of seedlings is to

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

2023-09-20 Transplanting of the It was observed that the Transplanting of seedlings is to

Crop Investigation Production

2023-10-19 Transplantation of It was observed that there Transplanting seedlings is to

2023-12-01 Staking It was observed the tomato Staking is used to prevent

25 March, 2024 Marketing It was observed that a Agricultural marketing covers

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

2023-12-01 Staking It was observed the Staking is used to prevent

PRACTICAL CSEC SKILLS

DATE ACTIVITY OBSERVATION GENERAL COMMENTS

2023-07-05 Skill No.C4-To It was observed in order Space requirement is extremely

Picture showing before the land clearing.

Picture showing raking being done.

Picture showing the digging of the drains.

Picture showing manure being added to the soil.

Picture showing sharpening of a cutlass.

Picture showing oiling of a hoe.

Picture showing blending of the pepper sauce.

Picture showing potting soil being added to the seed box.

Picture showing the weighing of the egg.

Picture showing the eggs being organized towards their size.

Picture showing the wrapping of the meat cuts.

Picture showing construction of the shade house with the help of

Picture showing flowing of a pepper plant.

Picture showing packaging of the pak choy.

Picture showing packaging of the cauliflower.

Picture showing harvesting of the tomatoes.

Picture showing weighing of tomatoes at eye level.

Picture showing staking being done.

Picture showing the fish being dried.

Picture showing the planting of the cassava stick.

Two weeks old broilers

Broilers in Treatment 2 at Week 4

Broilers in Treatment 2 at Week 5

Broilers in Treatment 2 at Week 6

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