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Technology & Livelihood Education – Grade 9
Agricultural Crop Production
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE
MODULE 1 - ENTRPRENEURSHIP
LESSON I
LESSON II
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MODULE 1I – PERFORM AGRICUULTURAL CROP WORK
LESSON I
LESSON I
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MODULE IV – MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF A NURSERY
LESSON I
LESSON 2
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MODULE 1
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Pretest
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Do not write your answer
on this manual.
4. People who always feel positive in every effort in order to achieve something
are known to have _______.
a. courage c. self-confidence
b. optimism d. self-control
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10. Luis is good in convincing his customers that his product is not only of
best quality but also safe to use. Many of his customers bought and even
returned to buy more of the product because they want to share it with
their friends. What personal entrepreneurial competency does Luis have?
a. Demand for efficiency and quality
b. Goal setting
c. Persuasion
d. Self-confidence
What to know
Do you want to get rich like the successful
entrepreneurs in your community? Let’s find out how?
Activity #1:
Before immersing ourselves into the exciting discussion about setting up and
running a business in the most sustainable ways, we will first do inspiration-
drawing activity through the conduct of casual interviews with entrepreneurs in
the community. Look for a partner in doing this. Identify 3 retailers, 3 service
providers, and 1 producer. Use the template below for the interview and in
tracking the answers of the selected entrepreneur-respondents. Discuss the
responses with your partner and present to your class a brief analysis/report of
the interview.
Responses of Entrepreneurs
Interview Guides Retailers Service Producer
Providers (commercial Comments
scale)
Students’ guide For For example, Producer of Our reactions to
questions to be example, farm rice, corn, entrepreneurs
used but not rice retail machinery banana , responses
limited to the store operators, broiler ,veget
following: owners farm ables,
machinery chicken, etc.
repair shop
owners, etc.
Why did you
choose this
business?
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How did you start
it?
Did you
experience
losses? How did
you respond to
losses?
What personal
qualities help this
business flourish
up to now?
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WHAT STARTED BUSINESSES?
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Supply of raw materials is abundant in the locality
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Be a risk-taker with alternative courses of action
on hand. Business risks are always there however,
4 Courageous
one’s readiness to face, reduce or eliminate them
depends on how brave you can be.
Sustain every effort you have started. Profit may
dwindle in the most unacceptable way but never
5 Committed
hesitate to invoke your right to persist and regain
lost glory.
Do not stay inside the box which means go out
and flaunt your potential to be effectively different.
Use your imagination to create marketable ideas
6 Creative
and push it. If you think of potentially good ones,
be the first to act upon it. Chances are others’
have thought about it, too.
Be precise in your principles or standards. Goals
Well-defined coated with well defined values provide guidance
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values in what your business must achieve with reduced
inconveniences.
Competitive entrepreneurs are fueled to succeed.
Your passion in the endeavor is an energy
8 High energy level
enhancer. Success in business comes from your
being passionately energetic.
There are two major reasons why many people fail in their attempt to do
entrepreneurial activities. First, people who are starting entrepreneurial activities
may only have insufficient experiences to address the problems posed by the
numerous external business constraints. Second, they lack sufficient skills to
lead the people and make the products and services competitive in the market.
Low profit of the business will create problem and many more problems in the
future. Thus, anyone who wants to succeed in a business arena must be
equipped with the different personal entrepreneurial competencies or PECs, a set
of skills that entrepreneurs must possess to take control of the challenges in
business. PECs are the key abilities of entrepreneurs’ success in business.
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PECs are clustered into three according to its area of application:
Achievement Cluster
These are the skills that will propel an entrepreneur to resounding success.
It will definitely separate an individual the rest of his/her competitors
thereby creating a clear path towards the sustainability of his/her business.
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Commitment Offer personal sacrifices or give extraordinary efforts in
to the Work completing tasks.
Contract Accomplish targets on time, as agreed, to keep customers
satisfied.
Planning Cluster
These skills ensure the entrepreneur’s attainment of goals and objectives.
Equipped with well defined goals and objectives and all the needed
information on the business will certainly make one above the rest.
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Power Cluster
These skills represent the personal touch of creativity and decisiveness of
the entrepreneur. It is the ability to expand, convince and sustain customers
to hasten business development.
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What to process
At this point, let us examine ourselves if we can really
become successful entrepreneurs. Let us know our
chances.
Activity #2:
Do I have
Characteristics of an this? Realizations
Entrepreneur YES NO (What are my options?)
() (X)
1 Optimistism
2 Self-confidence
3 Self-control
4 Courage
5 Commitment
6 Creatively
7 Well-defined values
8 High energy level
9 Leadership ability
10 Desire for responsibility
11 Decision-making skills
Desire for immediate
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feedback
13 Strong desire to achieve
Ability to learn from past
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failures
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What to reflect on and
understand
Let’s check for the chances by filling ourselves with competencies we
do not have yet and work for it while we are in our present growth
and development.
Activity #3:
Do I have Realizations
this? (If Yes how can I
Competencies of an Entrepreneur improve this?)
YES NO
(If NO what will I do
(/) (X)
acquire it?)
Opportunity Seeking and
Initiative
Risk Taking
Demand for Efficiency and
Quality
Persistence
Commitment to the Work
Contract
Information Seeking
Goal setting
Systematic Planning and
Monitoring
Persuasion and Networking
Independence and Self-
confidence
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What to transfer
We will act like analyst.
Activity #4:
Let us match the result of our Activity #1 with the standard characteristics,
lifestyle, and skills of our interviewees. Do you think that their businesses will be
sustained? Support your answer and present it to the class. Use the template in
Activity #2 and Activity #3 to help you analyze and forecast the sustainability of
their businesses.
Responses of Entrepreneurs
Producer
Service
Retailers (commercial
Providers
scale)
Personal Entrepreneurial
Competencies (PECs) REFER TO THE RESPONSES IN
ACTIVITY #1. Check if the respondents
above possess the PEC’s enumerated in
the first column. Put check () if
observed and x(X) if not observed.
Opportunity Seeking and
Initiative
Risk Taking
Demand for Efficiency and
Quality
Persistence
Commitment to the Work
Contract
Information Seeking
Goal setting
Systematic Planning and
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Monitoring
Persuasion and Networking
Independence and Self-
confidence
GENERAL ANALYSIS
Responses of Entrepreneurs
Producer
Service
Retailers (commercial
Providers
scale)
Lifestyles of Entrepreneurs REFER TO THE RESPONSES IN ACTIVITY
#1. Check if the respondents above possess
the lifestyle features enumerated in the first
column. Put check (/) if observed and x(X) if
not observed
A sense of freedom and control
Flexibility of time
Family support
Professional support
GENERAL ANALYSIS
Sustainability of business
(Do you think the entrepreneur-
respondents can sustain their
businesses? Enumerate your
justifications).
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Posttest
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Do not write your answer
on this manual.
4. People who always feel positive in every effort in order to achieve something
are known to have _____.
a. self-control c. self-confidence
b. courage d. optimism
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8. Systematic planning and monitoring include the following EXCEPT _____.
a. set calculated goals and objectives
b. make a well organized plan with clearly defined methods
c. be logically flexible for the emergent constraints, challenges, and
needs
d. Schedule periodic gap-proof monitoring and response activities to
determine emergent constraints, challenges, and needs
10. Luis is good in convincing his customers that his product is not only of best
quality but also safe to use. Many of his customers bought and even return to
buy more of the product because they want to share it with their friends.
What personal entrepreneurial competency does Luis have?
a. Demand for efficiency and quality
b. Goal setting
c. Persuasion
d. Self-confidence
Summary
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Glossary of Terms
Business refers to any activity that ultimately buys and sells goods, makes
products, or provides services to a market.
References:
http://www.businessdictionary.com
Albarico J.M., Celarta C.B, Fernando E., and Valdez E.S. 2011.
Agriculture and Fishery Arts I. United Eferza Academic Publications, Co.,
BagongPook, Lipa City, Batangas 4217.
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Lesson
2 MARKET AND ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
Learning Objectives
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3. Describe the different industries in the country today
4. Map and analyze the opportunities offered by the industries in the
community
5. Check the needs, wants. and demands of the market through
environmental scanning process
6. Know the 4M’s of production
7. Discuss the importance of acquiring a start-up capital
8. Make a business plan
9. Apply the standards in selecting the best business location
10. Assess the internal and external environment of the business through
Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats method of business
assessment
11. Practice simple record keeping
Pretest
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Do not write your answer
on this manual.
5. The process of recording the money received and spent by the operations of
the business is known as _____.
a. bookkeeping c. administering
b. booking d. posting
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6. Which combination is focused on the internal assessment of the business?
a. Opportunities and Threats c. Strengths and Threats
b. Strengths and Weaknesses d. Weaknesses and Threats
8. Study the table and the items on the right. Then answer the question.
a. Competitors analysis
Group Part Of Business Plan
b. Product description
A Production c. Maintenance and repair
d. Promotional strategies
Plan _________
e. Sources of equipment
B Marketing f. Terms and conditions of purchase
Plan _________
Which of the following is the correct grouping of the six indicators in the
box?
a. c.
b.
d.
10. What is the reason why an aspiring entrepreneur must make a sound and
impressive business plan?
a. A sound and impressive business plan is likely to be approved for a loan
package.
b. A sound and impressive business plan attracts more customers .
c. A sound and impressive business plan commands tax rebates.
d. A sound and impressive business plan can improve a particular
segment of a market.
What to know
The environment and market of the business must be
dealt with sincerity and cautions should we intend to
accumulate long-term profit.
Activity #1:
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Market is a socially,
politically, and economically
organized people whose needs and
demands are based on tradition,
culture, and technology.
Enumerable business
opportunities are open in a
market. Their needs and demands
are enormous depending on the
class of people being referred to.
These classes of people are known
as market segments. These may
be high-end, middle-end, and low-
end market segments. Each
segment will have varying needs of Courtesy of CvSU and DA-TMC, Cavite
various products and services.
There are many established and emerging industries in the country. Having
mapped all of those in the community will give a would-be entrepreneur a chance
to examine what entrepreneurial opportunities may be brought to the
community. Once these opportunities are identified, entrepreneurs will lay down
their plan of actions and then start the business activities. Some or may be all of
the industries listed below are located in your locality that could be related to
agribusiness:
Manpower
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Refers to all persons in the business who are also
popularly called labor force. That means the word
manpower includes the entrepreneur himself.
Raising the needed capital is not a problem for the wealthy families.
However, if you do not have the cash on hand yet, you need to consider favorable
sources. Would-be entrepreneurs must carefully choose which capital source to
take. Money lenders which offer high interest are always not a good choice. The
following are the possible sources of the start-up capital for any types of
businesses to be established:
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SOURCES ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
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Well-reputed lending institutions in the community can offer the following
types of loans according to term of repayment:
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d. Consider zoning and local ordinances.
e. Availability of power and fuel sources.
f. Taxation, such as municipal tax policies, other local fees and
rates.
Before the actual operations of the business begin, hiring the right person
for the right task must be considered. Your business plan will tell you how many
workers you need for the start and how many will be hired again as the
operations progress. Excess personnel will be an extra cost of the business and
this condition must be avoided.
New business must be registered in the name of legalities. Before you let
your well-planned business rocks the market the following official processes must
be undertaken:
b. Apply for a Mayor’s Permit to operate the business and the Municipal
Business License of the business.
Generally, the benefits of recording system and good records kept are the
following:
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What to process
Let’s proceed a little bit further. It would be great if
we prepare ourselves for the possible opportunities in
the community.
Activity #2:
Business Challenges to
Data to be
Dimension Data Opportunities Aspiring
gathered
Offered Entrepreneurs
Market Number of
demographic households
s
Number of
Retailers of
various agri-
related products
Number of
wholesalers of
various agri-
Number of products
businesses
Number of
producers (specify
agri-products)
Number of agri-
based service
businesses
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Activity #3:
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
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Bear in mind these simple rules for successful SWOT analysis.
a. Be realistic about the strengths and weaknesses of your business
when conducting SWOT analysis.
b. SWOT analysis should distinguish between where your business is
today, and where it could be in the future.
c. SWOT should always be specific. Avoid any grey areas.
d. Always apply SWOT in relation to your competition i.e. better than or
worse than your competition.
e. Keep your SWOT short and simple. Avoid complexity and over
analysis
f. SWOT is subjective.
Activity # 4:
Refer to your SWOT Sheet and make further analysis. This time the
ultimate task is make decision whether to pursue the proposed business idea or
consider other alternative businesses. There are two possible facets after the final
decision will be made. First, pursue the business because the SWOT reveals more
positive indications than negative ones or, second, disregard the business idea
because there are more negative indications. Consequently, try another business
idea and subject it to the same process of analysis.
Make a presentation of your task and be proud to inspire others that you
now have chosen a viable agri-crop related business idea chosen from the
opportunities obtained from the data generated by the simple community
mapping we did.
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What to transfer
Why don’t we act like a real farm consultants? We
shall hand down the final recommendations to our
focus resource person.
Activity #5:
Since you have chosen one viable agri-crop related business idea, it is just-
in-time to develop an impressive Business Plan. Refer to the guide given below
and read the sample business plan provided. Your own plan must not be limited
to a few pages only, as the example is presented. All data and information must
be given in order to come up with a completely sound and impressive business
plan.
A business plan has five major parts, namely, the executive summary,
marketing plan, production plan, organization and management plan, and
financial plan.
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PART OF A BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDES
BUSINESS PLAN Focus Guide Questions
Executive
summary What is the nature
Brief Description of the of the project?
Project What are the
Brief Profile of the entrepreneur’s
Entrepreneur competencies and
Project’s Contributions to the qualifications?
Economy What are the
project’s
contributions to the
local and national
economy?
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Marketing plan Description of the Product What is the
Comparison of the Product product?
with Its Competitors How does it compare
Location in quality and price
Market Area with its competitors?
Main Customers Where will the
Total Demand business be located?
Market Share What geographical
Selling Price areas will be covered
Sales Forecast by the project?
Promotional Measures Within the market
Marketing Strategy area, to whom will
Marketing Budget the business sell its
products?
Is it possible to
estimate how much
of the product is
currently being
sold?
What share or
percent of this
market can be
captured by the
business?
What is the selling
price of the product?
How much of the
product will be sold?
What promotional
measures will be
used to sell the
product?
What marketing
strategy is needed to
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ensure that sales
forecasts are
achieved?
How much do you
need to promote and
distribute your
product?
Production plan
Production Process What is the
Fixed Capital production process?
Life of Fixed Capital What buildings and
Maintenance and Repairs machinery (fixed
Sources of Equipment assets) are needed
Planned Capacity and what will be
Future Capacity their cost?
Terms and Conditions of What is the useful
Purchase of Equipment life of the building
Factory Location and Layout and machinery?
Raw Materials How will
Cost of Raw Materials maintenance be
Raw Materials Availability done and are spare
Labor parts available
Cost of Labor locally?
Labor Availability When and where
Labor Productivity can the machinery
Factory Overhead Expenses be obtained?
Production Cost How much capacity
will be used?
What are the plans
for using spare
capacity?
When and how will
the machinery be
paid for?
Where will the
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factory be located
and how will the
factory be arranged?
How much raw
materials are
required?
How much will the
raw materials cost?
What are the
sources of raw
materials? Are they
available throughout
the year?
How many direct
and indirect labor
are needed and what
skills should they
have?
What will be the
cost of labor?
Are workers
available throughout
the year? If not,
what effect will this
have on production?
How will the workers
be motivated?
What factory
overhead expenses
are involved?
What is the
production cost per
unit?
Organization and
management Form of Business How will the
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Organizational Structure business be
Business Experience and managed and
Qualifications of the operated?
Entrepreneur What is the
Pre-Operating Activities business experience
Pre-Operating Expenses and qualifications of
Office Equipment the entrepreneur?
Administrative Expenses What pre-operating
activities must be
undertaken before
plan the business can
operate?
What pre-operating
expenses will be
incurred?
What fixed assets
will be required for
the office?
What administrative
cost will be
incurred?
Financial plan
Project Cost What is the total
Financing Plan and Loan capital requirement?
Requirement Is a loan needed?
Security for Loan What will be the
Profit and Loss Statement equity contribution
Cash Flow Statement of the entrepreneur?
Balance Sheet And how much?
Loan Repayment Schedule What security
Break-even Point (BEP) (collateral) can be
Return on Investment (ROI) given to the bank?
Financial Analysis What does the Profit
and Loss Statement
indicate?
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What does the Cash
Flow Statement
indicate?
What does the
Balance Sheet
indicate?
What is the loan
repayment
schedule?
What is the break-
even point (BEP)?
What is the return of
investment (ROI)?
Is the project
feasible?
I. Executive Summary
Godwin’s Rice Trading is a small business that buy dried rice grains
ready to mill from rice farmers in the locality and nearby municipalities. The
total grain purchases for the day will be milled at night and deliver to the rice
retailers in the nearby municipalities in Pangasinan the next day.The well-
milled rice of Godwin will offer a competitive price to the local market since its
target market is in nearby vicinity with minimal transportation cost.
The brand name of the business comes from the name of the owner. It is
single /sole proprietorship business. The business name shall be prominently
placed and clearly visible to customers during buy and sales activities. Sold
well-milled rice shall be packed at the time of milling in a well leveled sack.
D. Organizational Plan
Godwin’s Rice Trading will hire ten laborers, with one who could drive a
truck for the buying of grains and delivery of milled rice; and another ten
laborers for the milling of rice at night time. Godwin will serve as the
manager, treasurer and secretary, to minimize cost. The target opening date
will be on September 18, 2014.
E. Production Plan
F. Marketing Plan
The business will target the rice retailers in the nearby municipalities
because they have already a considerable number of satisfied customers in
their respective areas. Competition is to be countered through friendly and
respectful disposition of personnel and competitive pricing.
G. Financial Plan
UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS:
A. TOTAL INVESTMENTS
ORGANIZATION COST
CASH P 330,000.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000.00
TRUCK 500,000.00
RICE MILL
MACHINERY 100,000.00
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LAND 100,000.00
STORAGE ROOM P 300,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS P 1,331,000.00
PURCHASES @ PHP
21/KG P 315,000.00
FREIGHT IN:
WAGES P 3,150.00
FREIGHT OUT:
WAGES P1,050.00
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D. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION-BEGINNING
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash P330,000.00
Non-current
Assets:
Land 100,000.00
Truck 500,000.00
Mr. Godwin's
Capital P1,331,000.00
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E. INCOME STATEMENT
Sales(300x50x.6x38x3) P 10,260,000.00
Cost of goods sold
Purchases (315,000x30Days) P 9,450,000.00
Freight-in (4,650x30Days) 139,500.00
Direct labor (10LaboresxPhp350x30Days) 105,000.00
Factory overhead
Utilities Expense (Php20,000 x 0.9) P 18,000.00
Depreciation- Storage Room(300,000/30)(0.9) (1/12) 750.00
Depreciation- Rice Mill Machine (100,000/20) (1/12) 416.67
Depreciation- Truck (500,000/15)(0.9)(1/12) P 2,500 .00 P 21,667.00
Sale of By-product (6,000 x 30) P -180,000.00 P 9,536,167.00
Gross Profit P 723,833.00
Selling Expense
Freight-out (1550x30) P 46,500.00
Depreciation- Truck (500,000/15)(0.1)(1/12) 277.078.00
Packaging (300Sacks x .6 x Php10 x 30Days) P 54,000.00 P100,778.00
General And Administrative expense
Office Supplies P 1,000.00
Utilities Expense (20,000 x 0.1) P 2,000.00
Depreciation- Storage Room(300,000/30)(0.1) (1/12) P 83.33.00 P3,083.00
Net Income Before Tax P 619,972.00
Income Tax Expense P 198,391.11
Net Income After Tax P421,581.00
H. Financial Statement
J. Social significance
This business offers opportunity for the farmers to have a steady market of
their farm produce. It will also open a door of possible employment to some
people in the community. As a registered business, tax payments can go to the
government. Later as the business grows bigger wholesaling will help other small
scale retailers who can avail of competitive pricing.
Posttest
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Do not write your answer
on this manual.
5. The process of recording the money received and spent by the operations of
the business is known as _____?
c. bookkeeping C. administering
A. booking D. posting
8. Study the table and the items on the right. Then answer the question.
g. Competitors analysis
Group Part Of Business Plan
h. Product description
A Production i. Maintenance and repair
j. Promotional strategies
Plan _________
k. Sources of equipment
B Marketing l. Terms and conditions of purchase
Plan _________
Which of the following is the correct grouping of the six indicators in the box?
A. C.
B. D.
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9. Which business principle is applicable in products and development and
marketing?
A. Ask researchers in other communities about their needs and demands.
B. Your own needs and demands are the same with others.
C. Pay attention to the needs and demands of the market
D. Follow the result of a national survey of needs and demands
10.What is the reason why an aspiring entrepreneur must make a sound and
impressive business plan?
A. A sound and impressive business plan is likely to be approved for a loan
package.
B. A sound and impressive business plan attracts more customers .
C. A sound and impressive business plan commands tax rebates.
D. A sound and impressive business plan can improve a particular
segment of a market.
SUMMARY
Now we know that market and environment are the two major factors that
dictate any business activities. It is so diverse, however; this diversity offers
numerous opportunities for businesses.
Entrepreneurs must not only possess passion for the business but
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personally learn the work of their employee as well. The benefit of this best
practice is that entrepreneurs will find it easier to track the operations of the
business including its profitability.
Finally, getting all these business prerequisites into the heart and mind of
entrepreneurs and together with adequate knowledge, skills and work values,
their businesses will be sustained.
Glossary of Terms
Threats in SWOT analysis are negative indications that can cause a risk to
become a loss, expressed as an aggregate of risk, consequences of risk, and
the likelihood of the occurrence of the event.
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Weaknesses in SWOT analysis refers to any negative indications that increases
the risk of a losses and failure
REFERENCES:
http://www.businessdictionary.com
Albarico J.M., Celarta C.B, Fernando E., and Valdez E.S. 2011.
Agriculture and Fishery Arts I. United Eferza Academic Publications, Co.,
BagongPook, Lipa City, Batangas 4217.
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Module II
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Lesson 1 FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
The lesson is all about the farm tools and equipment used in crop
production.
Let us find out how much you already know about crop production. Read
and understand the questions below. Choose the letter of the best answer and
write it on your quiz notebook.
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Pretest
Read the questions carefully and select the best answer by writing only the letter
of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.
5. A tool with one end of its blade flattened and the other pointed at right
angles to its handle is a _____.
A. mattock
B. crowbar
C. bolo
D. spade
6. Which tool resembles the appearance of spoon and use for transferring soil?
A. Spade B. Shovel C. Spading fork D. Grub hoe
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7. What work hazard is NOT possible in the repair of the roof of a nursery
shed?
A. Exposed to hazardous liquid
B. Face exposed to extreme heat
C. Prone to fall from above
D. Bodies exposed to sharp or rough surfaces
8. What preventive action should a student apply when he/she is exposed
to dust? He/She should wear _____.
A. eye and respiratory protection
B. hearing protection
C. safety footwear
D. hard cap
12. What preventive structure shall we provide if the area of our farm is
prone to run off?
A. Fire hydrant
B. Wind breaks
C. Drainage canal
D. Water sealant
13. Why is it necessary to apply oil to the metal parts of tools and
implements before storing them for a long period time?
A. to prevent them from rust
B. to retain its shiny look
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C. to clean the tools
D. to make it lubricated
14. What facility should we construct if there are astray animal around?
A. Nursery shed C. Storage barn
B. Vicinity fence D. Farm shop
19. Which of the following is NOT true about the care and maintenance of
farm facilities?
A. Hand tools must be cleaned, dried, and placed in a tool rack when
not in use.
B. Cutting and digging tools should be frequently sharpened.
C. Defective tools are segregated and brought to the junk shop.
D. Iron parts of tools should be oiled, greased, or painted with coal tar
when they are to be stored for a long time.
20. Which of the following PPE is used to protect hands from injury?
A. Goggles
B. Gloves
C. Boots
D. Earmuffs
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HAND TOOLS
Hand tools are usually light and are used without the help of animals or
machines. They are being used in performing farm activities which involve small
areas like school garden and home garden.
Examples:
FARM IMPLEMENTS
Examples are:
EQUIPMENT
1. Hand tractors are used to pull a plow and harrow in preparing a large area of
land. They are also used to draw trailers to transport materials, inputs and
harvests. It is now referred to as the farmer’s main drawing equipment,
although in some places carabao is still used .
2. Four wheel tractor is used to pull disc plow and disc harrow and other farm
implements in preparing much bigger area of land. It is also used to draw
trailers in transporting bigger bulk of materials, inputs and harvests.
3. Water pumps are used to draw irrigation water from a source. It made crop
production possible in areas without irrigation system.
LET US REMEMBER
Using the right tools and equipment for the specific job, makes work
easier and more economical.
What to process
Activity #1
Conduct an interactive activity with the class. One group will tell farm operation
and the other group will tell which farm tools/equipment to use and vice-versa.
The group with the highest score will be the winner.
Activity #2
Students will be asked to draw from the box containing the names of farm tools
and equipment and will explain how it will be used in accomplishing the job.
Activity #3
Get your partner, list two farm equipment and make a research in the internet on
the different parts that needs to be maintained, and on how to do the maintenance.
Activity#4
Group into three, go to a nearby farm and observe how farm equipment is being
used. Make a clear description how each equipment is used, and why it is
important to know how to use the equipment. Share your findings in class.
What to transfer
Activity#1
If you are the farm manager of the Bersamin Agro-Integrated School and you
are tasked to prepare the five-year equipment acquisition plan, make a list of the
priority equipment needed, state their uses and why it is very important to acquire
them.
List of priority Use of the equipment Why it is important to
equipment acquire
REFERENCES:
What to Know
After knowing the farm tools and equipment, continue the lesson in doing pre-
operative check-up of equipment.
Activity#1
Due to intensive farm mechanization, hand tractor and four wheel tractor are
the most important and an indispensable partner for majority of farmers nowadays. It
is then very important to be familiar with doing pre-operative check-up of this
equipment.
Safety Check: Walk around the tractor and any attached implement checking
the area for obstacles that may be under or near the tractor. This includes
stones, boards, children's toys, etc. Make sure there are no bystanders;
remember this is a working area. Check that the wheels are free, or stuck in
the ground. If the rear wheels are frozen to the ground, then the tractor may
flip backwards around the axle when power is applied. Check for any loose
parts or objects on the tractor such as tools on the platforms or around brakes
and other controls.
Service Walk around: Walk around the tractor a second time to check the
tractor itself. This time look at the tires for wear and inflation, the power
takeoff shaft for shielding and guarding (rotate the shield to make sure it
moves freely), the hitch for proper hitch pin and safety clip. Pay particular
attention to the ground under the tractor for any signs of liquid leaks such as
oil, coolant or fuel.
Check the oil: Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and check the oil level. If oil
is required, remember to wipe off the filler cap before you remove it to avoid
dirt falling into the engine. Use a clean funnel and clean the top of the oil can
to prevent rust or other foreign objects going in with the oil.
Check the radiator: Slowly remove the red cap and check the liquid level.
Check the air pre-cleaner and air cleaner. Remove and shake out any dirt.
Check the fuel level. Fill if necessary, but it should have been filled at the end
of the last day the tractor was used.
Check the fire extinguisher. Your tractor should have a fire extinguisher in
case of fire during operation or refueling. Make sure it is charged and easily
accessible.
Handling Batteries
Hydraulic Systems
Working with or on hydraulic equipment can be dangerous. Some of the
hazards cannot even be readily seen. Hydraulic systems are under tremendous
pressure and this is where the unseen danger lies.
What to process
Activity # 1
B. True or False
Activity # 1
Using the tractor of the nearest farm in the locality, make a report about the
conditions of the parts needed to be maintained. Are they in the best condition?
Why or why not? Share it in class.
What to transfer
Activity # 1
With the supervision of the teacher and/or the farm technician or the owner of the
tractor in the nearby farm in the locality each group will do the pre-operational
check-up of the tractor.
Lesson SAFETY PRACTICES IN USING FARM EQUIPMENT
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What to know
Activity # 1
Divide the class into three. The first group will write as many accidents that
happen in the farm, the second group writes all the causes/reasons why accidents
happen and the third will write measures on how to avoid accidents. Match the
accidents that usually happen, and the possible causes /reason, and ways to
prevent them.
7. sustaining cuts, bruises, burns and other nuisance, but painful injuries,
connected with maintenance and routine operation;
Be Properly Trained
A person who does not know how to operate a tractor safely in potentially
hazardous situations can be injured or killed by exercising poor judgment. Make
sure all persons permitted to operate tractors have been thoroughly trained. A good
place to start training is with the Operator's Manual. Review the Operator's
Manual, if possible with the tractor in front of you.
Study the various decals on your equipment. They may point out DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION for various points on the tractor. Have an experienced
tractor operator with you as you review the various decals and ask questions!
A copy of all Operating Manuals and other relevant safety materials should be kept
on file for quick reference.
Hazardous activities
Lubricating
If you need to remove the guard to lubricate the machine, never lubricate
while the machine is in motion.
Remember that hydraulic oil is under high pressure. The external signs of
oil injection may be slight, but the internal damage is not and may lead to
surgery or amputation.
If checking for leaks, use something (eg. a piece of card run along the hose)
to show where the leak is. Do not use your hands.
Release the pressure before working on the system
Sharpening
When working on, for example a forage harvester, only the actual
sharpening should take place with the machine in motion. All activity before
and after (eg. guard removal) should be done with the machine stationary –
even if rundown takes a long time.
Beware of flying particles when sharpening machinery. Use protective
equipment such as goggles.
When working under raised machines, jacks should be used and correctly
located, and additional support (eg axle stands) provided.
When working on hydraulically-raised equipment (eg. trailers) use props.
Never rely just on the hydraulics.
Hammering
Blockages
Again, the key question to ask is: “Have I been trained to do this job
properly?” If the answer is “no”, do not attempt it.
Removing blockage
Safe Stop is probably the single most important procedure for the
prevention of accidents. A blocked machine may suddenly start operating
again unless the engine is stopped before the blockage is cleared.
The power must be locked off or the key removed to stop other people
restarting the machine while you are working on it.
2. Check if the equipment has already stopped.
Even if the power has been turned off, machine parts may continue to
rotate.
On some machines, run-down times of five minutes are not unusual.
Many injuries are caused because work is begun before the machine has
come to a complete stop.
3. Make the stop positive: chock it.
Where possible, take additional precautions to ensure that moving parts
remain stationary – eg chocking the cutting cylinder of a harvester to
prevent movement.
4. Use a tool to clear the blockage.
Never use your bare hands to clear a blockage or try to kick it free. Note
that, even in cases where operators use a tool to clear a blockage, a
significant number are injured because the machine is still running.
5. If it isn’t cleared, don’t touch.
Remember, machines can suddenly move when a blockage is cleared.
Hard hats can protect workers from head impact, penetration injuries, and
electrical injuries such as those caused by falling or flying objects, fixed objects, or
contact with electrical conductors. It also protects long hair to prevent from getting
caught in machine parts such as belts and chains.
In some cases workers must shield most or all of their bodies against hazards in
the workplace, such as exposure to heat and radiation as well as hot metals,
scalding liquids, body fluids, hazardous materials or waste, and other hazards. In
addition to fire-retardant wool and fire retardant cotton, materials used in whole-
body personal protective equipment include rubber,
leather, synthetics, and plastic.
Respiratory protection
Workers must use appropriate respirators to protect against adverse health effects
caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists,
gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors. Respirators generally cover the nose and mouth
or the entire face or head and help prevent illness and injury. A proper fit is
essential, however, for respirators to be effective.
What to process
Activity# 1
Activity # 1
A video presentation of how the different farm tools and equipment are used
in the performance of the different farm jobs will be shown to you. Make a
description of what you have seen which may answer the following questions:
Activity# 2
Matching Type: Match column A with Column B. Write only the letter of your
answer on the blank provided before each number on column A.
Column A Column B
___1. Protection from head injury a. face mask
___2. Protection from leg and foot injury b. earplugs
___3. Protection from eyes c. hard hat
___4. Protection from hearing injury d. goggles
___5. Respiratory protection e. boots
f. guantes
What to transfer
Activity # 1
You are a farm machineries technician and you are tasked to demonstrate to
the newly hired farm workers how to safely handle tools and equipment in
performing their work. Demonstrate to them the proper outfit, protective gear and
precautions to make to avoid accidents. You will be rated based on the rubrics
below.
Resources:
Pruning shear
Pick-Mattock
Grub hoe
Wheel barrow
Bolo
Spade
Axe
Shovel
String
Knife
Cutting saw
Rake
CBLM
Water pump
Plow
Sprayer
Sprinkler
Harrow
Tractor and its accessories
Nursery shed or greenhouse
Bodega or Farm shop building
REFERENCE:
What to know
Activity #1
1. What is hazard?
2. Give at least 3 examples of common farm hazards and explain how these
particular hazards affect the farmers.
3. How farmers can protect themselves from these hazards?
Classes of Hazard
1. Physical - includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps, ladders, fire, falling
objects, slippery surfaces, manual handling (lifting, pushing, pulling),
excessively loud and prolonged noise, vibration, heat and cold, radiation,
poor lighting, ventilation, air quality
2. Mechanical and/or electrical - includes electricity, machinery, equipment,
pressure vessels, dangerous goods, forklifts, cranes, hoists
3. Chemical - includes chemical substances such as acids or poisons and
those that could lead to fire or explosion, like pesticides, herbicides, cleaning
agents, dusts and fumes from various processes such as welding
4. Biological - includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin,
animals
5. Psychosocial environment - includes workplace stressors arising from a
variety of sources
Health and Safety Hazards in Farms
There are many methods which are useful for identifying hazards,
including:
What to process
Activity#1
Activity# 1
Activity# 2
Search in the internet more videos of practicing OHS in the work place, write
an essay about it and share in the class.
What to transfer
Activity# 1
You are the well-known Safety Engineer Of the Alcala Dairy farm and you
are invited to identify the risk factors in a newly established JBN integrated farm.
After the evaluation, discuss your findings with the manager. In a convincing
manner cite the hazards; discuss the risks associated with it and the measures to
control.
Post Test
A. Read the questions carefully and select the correct answer. Write only the
letter of your choice in your quiz notebook.
5. Which tool has one end flattened and the other pointed at right angle toward
its handle?
A. Bolo
B. Crow bar
C. Pick mattock
D. Spade
6. Which tool has resembles the appearance of a spoon and is used for
transferring soil.
A. Grub hoe
B. Shovel
C. Spade
D. Spading fork
7. A wheel barrow is used for _____.
A. cutting
B. digging
C. hauling
D. pulling
8. When is the time to perform operative check-up of tools, implements, and
equipment?
A. After the cropping season
B. After the harvest season
C. Before the start of the growing season
D. During the cropping season
10. A cart used to transport things, usually drawn by a hand tractor or a tractor
is called a _____.
A. trailer
B. four-wheeled tractor
C. hand tractor
D. wheel barrow
12. Chemicals such as pesticides can cause injuries such as burns, respiratory
illness and _____.?
A. poisoning
B. roll-over
C. run-over
D. salmonella
13. Which farm hazard includes faulty switches, cords and overhead power lines.
A. Animals
B. Chemicals
C. Electricity
D. Heights
16. Electrical systems in barns, especially in older structures, are often the cause
of a ___________.
A. falls
B. fire
C. flood
D. illness
17. The following suggestions can help to avoid tractor accident EXCEPT _____.
A. fit a falling object protective structure (FOPS) on the front-end loader
B. keep a well-stocked, up-to-date first aid kit in an accessible area
C. read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions for operation
D. remove or modify safety features
18. Which PPE is used to protect the ears from hearing injury?
A. Boots
B. Earmuffs
C. Gloves
D. Goggles
19. Which of the following PPE is used to protect the eyes from injury?
A. Boots
B. Earmuffs
C. Gloves
D. Goggles
20. Which of the following PPE is used to protect hands from injury?
A. Boots
B. Earmuffs
C. Gloves
D. Goggles
22. Why is it necessary to apply oil to the metal parts of tools and implements
before storing them for a long period time?
A. To maintain their durability
B. To clean the tools
C. To prevent them from rust
D. To retain its shiny look
23. The first step in reducing the cause of an accident is _____.
A. assess the risk associated with the hazard
B. control the risk
C. identify the hazard
D. review the process
Glossary of Terms
Hand tools – objects that are usually light and are used without the help of
animals and machines
Hand tools-objects that are usually light and are used without the help of
animals or machines.
Health- a sound state of the body and mind of the workers that enable him
or her to perform the job normal.
References:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/machinery.htm
http://www.antiquefarmtoolsinfo
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/01-111b
http://www.ebc.com.au
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl102.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc165.pdf
http://www.farm-garden.com/growing-vegetables/artichokes
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.
Module III
Introduction
This Mmodule will allow students to learn the basic knowledge and skills
on the different activities done in the plant nursery. It will orient them on how
to support nursery work in a safe, appropriate and environmentally sound
manner. Likewise it will also develop in them the right attitude while working
with others especially with customers professionally.
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Learning Objectives
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Pretest
Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. You may use an answer
sheet or a test notebook.
_____1. What is this important factor in selecting a best site for a plant
nursery in which this should be available and adequate all the year
round?In selecting the best site for plant nursery, the availability
and adequacy of _______ is the most important factor to consider.
A. cCompost C. sSoil
B. mMicroclimate D. wWater
_____3. What do we need if the soil is too heavy or clayey in the area of
the nursery or the media used?
A. Charcoal C. Sand
B. Gravel D. Water
_____7. Which of the following is NOT considered the best location for a
nursery site?
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A. Flat land C. Gently slope
B. Hill top C. Rugged terrain
______8. Which of the following is the best in choosing the right location
for a nursery site?
A. Branching C. Matured
B. Flowering D. Seedling
______3. Always use sharp tools with caution and concentration to avoid
cuts to hands and fingers.
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Lesson UNDERTAKE NURSERY WORK
1
Introduction
Assessment criteria:
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What to know:
3. If you are to choose among between the two methods, which one is
best and
why?__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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1. An adequate source of water supply – the The site should be near a
natural source of water (river, spring) or a deep well can be
constructed to assure adequate water supply will be available year
round
2. Soil – A good source of sandy loam or loamy soil should be as close
as possible to the site. This is important especially if a large number of
potted seedlings will be produced. Farm manures, fully decomposed
rice hull are good materials that will be needed in case clayey soils are
predominant in the area.
3. Accessibility – The site must be close or near a main road to minimize
transportation cost. It must also be near or close to sources of
production inputs (agricultural and farm supply stores).
4. Topography – Ideally the site should be relatively flat with a 1-2%
slope. The gradual slope prevents waterlogging.
5. Availability of additional labor- There will be instances when additional
manpower is needed, thus additional labor is a necessity.
6. Ownership of the farm or site – In case the area/site will be rented,
terms and conditions should be clear before putting up the nursery.
7. Location – The site must be away from strong winds. Windbreaks are
necessary in case strong winds occur regularly
For the safe use of the tools and equipment the following is required;
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o Conduct checks on all tools and equipment before using them
to identify unsatisfactory or faulty items.
o Always use sharp tools with caution and concentration to avoid
cuts to hands and fingers. Secateurs, scissors and knives may
be used for the propagation and maintenance of plants.
o Use correct lifting methods when you are lifting plants, tools
and equipment. Team lifts anything that is too heavy for one
person.
o Do not overload wheelbarrows and trolleys with soil or plants.
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o Be aware of vehicle and trailer movement at all times in and
around the nursery areas.
NURSERY HYGIENE
Keeping the nursery clean and tidy is important not only for its
appearance and organization but also helps to reduce the emergence of
weds, infection, fungus and pests.
Always:
QUALITY CONTROL
c. Soil type. A sandy soil losses water faster than a soil with high clay
content hence it sandy soil needs more frequent watering. However a
clayey soil becomes hard and cracks when it dries out.
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The substrate should be watered thoroughly so the water should be
directed to the soil and not the leaves except to dust the soil lightly. A
watering can or hosepipe with a nozzle should be used to ensure uniform
distribution of water and one should water the whole bed and not just the
plants in the centre of the bed. Low water pressure is good but one should
ensure that water gets to the bottom of the container to avoid a dry and
hard bottom, which will affect the growth of the roots as they get to the
bottom of the container.
The illustration below shows how watering is done using a simple tin
can with holes at the bottom.
This is used
helps distribute
water evenly. As
already mentioned
watering in principle should be done twice a day early in the morning and
late in the afternoon after 4.00 P.M. when the sun is not too hot. If this is
not possible, then water once a day in the evening.
Weeding
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or controlled. With your hands or a dibble gently pull out unwanted growth
(rouging). This should be done whenever weeds are observed.
Remove all the weeds around the beds with a small fork or dibble and
don’t leave any rubbish around unless you are sure that this can be converted to
compost.
If your soil is full of weeds, it will rob your plants off of available
nitrogen. If this is a problem, you will need to add more nitrogen to the soil
when initially potting up in the form of worm castings, seaweed extract or
compost.
Deficiency symptoms:
When the seedlings grow and reach the planting size, the
shade should be removed to expose them more to
sunlight.
Reduction in watering intensity (quantity) and frequency-
water. It is done twice a week and later once a week
Before planting out, root pruning should be carried out
frequently or re-arrangement of pots to allow more
adoption to stress.
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Good preparation for out planting results in good field
survival. Therefore hardening off should be done 2 – 3
weeks before out planting out time.
Postponing planting
If it’s not possible to plant when the seedlings are ready for planting
out (reached right size for planting-1.5 ft) or the seedlings are not bought;
cut the tips of the plant to suppress further growth so that they will not be
overgrown during next season planting.
Root pruning
Procedure:
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Water the seedlings well after root pruning. This helps the plant
withstand moisture stress.
o Note that to reduce root pruning, you can place the seedlings on a
bed of stones or on polythene sheet and this reduces root
development.
o If the seedlings are in a raised bed, prune the roots by using a
bolo, knife underneath the bed right after watering .
Seedling protection
a. Weather conditions:
b. Human:
o Egg egg –laid in masses on leaves and covered with grey hairs.
o Larvalarva-caterpillar is cylindrical dark to pale green with lateral
lines along the body.
o Pupa pupa - Pupates in an earthen cocoon in soil
o Adult adult - Moth is medium sized stoutly build. Dark brown
with a conspicuous triangular spot on fore wings.
Common diseases
Although there are various diseases, which attack seedlings in the nursery,
damping off and wilt are described here since they are the most common fungal
diseases in the country.
Damping Off
Powdery mildew
First, small white powdery patches are formed on the leaf surface and
later the whole surface of the leaf is covered with white powdery mycelial
colonies. Damaged leaves gradually defoliate. This affects the growth of
young seedlings. Control-fallen diseases leaves should be buried in soil or
burned and the young seedlings sprayed with Benlate.
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Wilting
Seed Quality/Viability
Seeds can be categorized into two types based on the initial moisture
content during extraction and the way viability is influenced by reduction in
moisture while at storage. They are:
1. Recalcitrant recalcitrant seeds – here the moisture content is
initially high and the loss by drying below the critical level (20%) will
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lead to rapid loss of viability. Examples are mango, lanzones,
santol, jackfruit, rubber and oil palm
2. Orthodox orthodox seeds – These these seeds can be dried to
prevent respiratory processes and placed in air tight containers to
exclude oxygen. Refrigeration and the use of desiccants in ordinary
room storage will ensure viability to be extended for a year.
Germination Test
One way of assessing the viability of seeds is by performing germination
test. Most seeds especially fruits and plantation crops are enclosed by a hard
seed coat or a mucilaginous material that prevents the entry of water into the
seed. Water imbibition or absorption is the first step in seed germination.
Mucilaginous materials normally contain germination inhibitors. To stimulate
seed germination, the following steps can be done.
1. Scarification – This procedure can be done chemically (dipping in
sulfuric or hydrochloric acids for less than minute; mechanically
(soaking the seeds in plain water until the seed swell); dipping in
boiling water for around 5 seconds; use of nail cutter to remove a
small portion of seed to allow water to enter; physical cracking or
rubbing the seed in sandpaper.
2. Removal of the mucilaginous substance by soaking the seeds
(papaya) overnight ; rubbing with fine sand for cacao and santol
The planting materials used here are vegetative propagules obtained from
roots, stems leaves and asexually propagated seedlings.
The advantages in the use of vegetatively propagated materials are:
1. They they produce true-to-type plants
2. Suitable suitable for plant species that do not normally produce
seeds or may also produce seeds but are difficult to germinate
3. Trees trees are smaller compared to those propagated by seeds
and they bear fruits much earlier
4. Highly highly useful for species with distinct maleness and
femaleness ( example: rambutan)
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Kinds of vegetative propagules
1. Runners- these are specialized growing stem parts that arise from the leaf
axils of the plant and form roots of their own that render them excellent
propagating materials like strawberry and black pepper
2. Slips- leafy shoots that arise from axillary buds produced at the base of the
plant
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Parent plant B. New plant
3. Suckers – adventitious roots that arise from underground stems below the
ground.\
Separation of banana sucker from the mother plant
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8. Leaf bud cuttings – these are derived from axillary bud s in stem and leaf; the
stem bearing buds are cut into pieces and inserted in a rooting medium
(example: blackpepper)
The nursery is a facility where planting materials are grown, cared and
maintained until the propagules are ready to be transferred to a permanent site for
commercial growing.The common practices or operations in a nursery include the
following:
1. Preparation, use and maintenance of germination or rooting beds to be
used only for germinating seeds or rooting of cuttings
Guidelines:
Appropriate clothing is required for all nursery work and this includes:
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Other necessary items of protection include:
Chemicals
Perlite ( fine silky dust)
Cocoa peat ( dust)
Soil
It is always best to avoid the use of chemicals as much as possible
and rely on alternative methods to control pest and diseases such as
integrated pest management. However, sometimes it is necessary to
use horticultural oils, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers and additives.
If using chemicals:
o Always read the label before mixing and follow safety directions.
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o Gloves and appropriate clothing must always be worn when
mixing and applying and respirators will be necessary when
spraying chemicals.
In our country the agency that is in-charge to take the lead in the
conduct of Occupational safety Safety and Health System (OSHS) is the
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The agency should monitor
the following:
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o Prevention- Executive Order 301 (OSHC)
o Enforcement- Administrative Code of 1987
o Compensation Rehabilitation-Presidential Decree 626 (Environmental
Certificate Compliance)
o Updating of Health & Safety Standard and Other Related OSH
Policies- Adm. Code 1987
The legal basis of its mandate is the Presidential Decree No. 442 ,
Labor Code of the Philippines. The OSHS was created in 1978 under these
standards:
A set of mandatory rules on OSH which codifies all safety orders and
patterned after the standards of other developing countries.
Objectives:
Duties of employers:
Duties of workers
Hazardous Workplaces
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o Exposure to dangerous environmental elements, contaminants
or work conditions.
o Construction work, logging, fire-fighting, mining, quarrying,
blasting, stevedoring, dock work, deep sea, fishing and
mechanized farming.
o Manufacture or handling of explosives and pyrotechnic
products.
o Use or exposure to power= driven or explosive materials.
o Exposure to biological agents as bacteria, fungi, viruses,
protozoa, nematodes and other parasites.
Eminent danger
Academe:
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As a functioning member of society, it is necessary to learn
interpersonal relations, from fleeting interactions with street vendors to
customers who might visit your plant nursery and become interested with
your plant collections. Properly communicating and effectively dealing with
other people is something you will want to give a great amount of attention.
It is but the high time for you to develop it right away since it can boost
yourself in improving the business you are in now.
1. First, you must physically hear the other person. If you cannot hear,
politely move to another environment, insist that the other person speaks
louder, or perhaps have your hearing checked by a professional if you
feel you have a hearing problem.
2. Second, you must decipher what you have heard. Most deciphering is
done unconsciously; however, it is beneficial to pay close attention to
pitch, accents, rhythm, and tonality of any voices that you come into
contact with.
3. Understand what you have heard and deciphered, which means that you
can make sense of the words that were spoken. Some conversations may
be very easy to understand while others may be very difficult.
4. Once you have heard, deciphered, and understood the information that
has been given, you must acknowledge these three things by responding
in kind. Responding is simply giving observable feedback to the other
person. Typical responses are small gestures like a head nod, a smile, or
a strong eye contact.
5. The final step of being a good listener is the ability to remember and
recall the information that is presented to you. Do you have trouble
remembering name of person you just met? Are you occasionally
reminded of something you supposedly said but don’t recall?
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Another major component of interpersonal relations is body language.
According to social scientists, verbal communication skills account for only
7% of the communication process. The other 93% consists of nonverbal and
symbolic communication called body language. Body language is the sum of
messages expressed by other than verbal means and includes posture, hand
gestures, facial expressions, and voice tonality. Smell and anything else is
perceived by the five senses.
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Another vital communication skill in dealing with people especially if
you are in business is how to write your thoughts, ideas creatively and
correctly.
Don’t you know that writing well is a learned skill that benefits from
practice? The practice of good writing involves planning, researching,
drafting, reviewing, and revising. Writing for different purposes may have
different products’ too; from asking information about a new product in the
market, an order, to anything that your nursery project needs.
1. Clarity: Well chosen words and structured sentences help convey the
intended meaning. The reader should not ask, “What does this mean?”
3. Conciseness. State the information simply. Do not use words that are
merely there to impress.
6. Context: Write appropriately for the audience (peers, customers and /or
clients, teachers, and classmates.
What to process:
A. The class will be divided into groups. Each group will plan on how
to put up a plant nursery. You are going to answer the following as part of
the plan.
1. Which among the factors are you going to consider in your plan?
Why?__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
a. Seed propagation
b. Cuttings
c. Grafted seedlings ( shield, bark, marcotting and others)
3. Conduct an interview.
What to transfer
Germination test
The viability of seed is commonly measured by performing germination test.
Seeds with more than 80% viability are considered of good quality. If the %
germination is below 70%, then there is a need to make or adjust the seeding rate.
In some seeds, dormancy (the inability of seed to germinate even if conditions like
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sufficient water, favorable temperature and sufficient gas or oxygen are provided) is
a problem. Seed dormancy is normally caused by a hard seed coat (physical
dormancy) or an immature embryo (physiological).
In this activity, students will perform a procedure using the germination test to
determine the best method of breaking dormancy in ampalaya (bitter gourd) or ipil-
ipil.
The objective: To determine the best method of breaking seed dormancy in
ipil-ipil.
The materials are:
15 sets of petridishes
1 roll of tissue paper
1 plastic wash bottle
1 Sand paper (fine)
1 bot. 500 ml. commercial grade muriatic acid
3 250 ml. beakers
1 small ( 10 cm. diameter) strainer with handle
1 mouth open kettle (for boiling water)
10 popsicle sticks for the whole class.
seeds: 125 of seeds of ipil-ipil
Procedure:
1. Fifteen (15) sets of petri dishes will be provided for each class which will be
divided into three (3) groups. The three (3) groups will serve as replicates.
2. Each group will randomly collect 5 sets of 25 seeds of ipil-ipil that will be used
in each treatment which means 25 seeds will be used for each treatment.
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3. Wipe clean by using clean toilet paper each petri dish. A total of 5 sets of petri
dish will also be provided for each group.
4. The following are the treatments:
Treatment 1 - Control (No manipulation will be made)
Treatment 2 - Mechanical scarification to be done by rubbing each
seed 10 times in a fine sand paper. Here only one person
should do the rubbing to minimize variation.
Treatment 3 - Immersion of seeds in boiling water for 5 seconds
Treatment 4 - Immersion of seeds in commercial grade muriatic acid
for 20 seconds
Treatment 5 - Immersion of seeds in 50 ml plain water for 12 hours
5. Detailed procedure for each treatment
For each group, on a masking tape, label each petri dish with the
following:
Treatment 1-Control
Based on the results shown in the table, answer the following questions:
a. Which treatment produced the highest percentage of germination?
b. What conclusion can be made from these results?
c. State possible reasons why no germination (if there is) in some or
one treatment.
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Post Test
B. Enumerate the different factors to consider when selecting the best site
for a nursery.
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
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3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________
5. __________________________________________
6. __________________________________________
7. __________________________________________
8. __________________________________________
9. __________________________________________
10. __________________________________________
A B
plant. K. Weeds
Glossary
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Module IV
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MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF A NURSERY
Introduction
This lesson is all about the procedure in cleaning and storing tools
and outfits. It will also tackle waste disposal and recycling, stockpiling of
surplus materials, processing of plant debris produced during nursery
activities. These are important because as nursery operator you must learn
those activities that need to be extra careful in order to minimize risks to
human health and the environment. In this case, nursery will not only be
an income generating endeavor but also as a task that helps proper wastes
utilization.
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Assessment criteria
Pretest
_______2. What is this liquid extract of compost that contains plant growth
compounds and bacterial organisms?
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_______3. Which of the following is the other term for vermicasting?
______ 4. Which of the following is are NOT considered potting materials for
plants in the nursery?
_______6. What is term is used for preservation of viable seeds from the time
of collection until they are required for sowing?
_______7. What is the best way thing to do for containerized plants once it
they attain a full growth?
______8. Which of the following reasons Wwhy are plants are pruned in the
nursery?
A. To eradicate pests and diseases.
B. To ensure good health and structure.
C. To destruct insects especially leaf eating one.
D. To make it good to look at especially to buyers.
______9. Which of the following type of fertilizers is best for growing plants?
A. Compost C. Organic
B. Liquid D. Slow release
______10. What is the best way to water plants if they are in different sizes?
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Lesson STORE AND STOCKPILE MATERIALS
1
A good
nursery owner or manager should know the number of its supplies or stocks.
Initially, it will take a considerable effort to compile a stock list, but this
should be done before investing an amount of money in either purchasing or
acquiring additional stocks
a. Soil-This is a very common easily available and cheaper medium used in the
nursery. It contains both organic and inorganic matter. The organic part is
the residues of living and dead parts of plants, animals and microbes. The
liquid part of the soil is the solution containing water, dissolved minerals as
well as oxygen.
b. Sand- It is the result of weathering effect on parent rocks. The usual size of
sand is from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Sand is generally used in plant propagation
media. The sand used in plastering is very much suitable for rooting of
cuttings.
c. Peat- This consists of the residues from a marsh swamp. Vegetative peat
moss is available but should be broken into fine parts before used in
mixtures or as media. It contains some organic nitrogen and is favorable for
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newly rooted cuttings.
h.Saw Dust- It is a by product or waste material from saw mills. The quantity
and quality depend on the parent wood material. Why this so? Because
some wood shavings contain raisin that is not good use as rooting media.
i. Grain Husk-Several type of husks are available, paddy husk is one of the
important wastage from rice mills. It is light in weight and cheaply available.
It is suitable for mixing with other types of media.
j. Coco Peat: Coco peat, cow dung etc. are also used as media. A mixture of
few media is always preferred and used in commercial nurseries. Many
times
soil is one of the main parts for mixtures. Media must be selected on the
basis of the availability, cost, ease in handling etc. The media should be
procured and stored.
There are other materials such as earthen pots, black polyethylene bags,
plastic pots, trays (undivided or with built in cells). These containers come in
different sizes used in the different stages of plant age. As plant grows it needs
repotting. This is done in order to maintain its good appearance.
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Preparing stock control procedure:
When preparing record for stock materials you can list down what are
available and those that need to be replenished.
Example:
Others
a. materials that could pollute the nursery soil or the water supply ;
b. broken glass, thorns or spines, which can cause cuts and infections if
they get into the potting mix or the nursery topsoil;
c. weeds that have ripening fruits or persistent underground organs;
d. plants and soil that are contaminated with spores carrying diseases, or
with the eggs or resting stages of insect pests; or
e. water that contains a lot of nutrients and is full of bacteria or algae.
1. Some sharp items can be sieved out from components such as ‘black
soil’, and disposed of carefully;
2. Soil and plant material contaminated with pollutants, weeds, pests or
diseases could be sterilized, burnt or taken far away from the
nursery; and
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3. Water can be cleaned by running it through gravel or sand.
Don’t you know that there are materials in the farm thatcan be produced
as plant supplement? Yes, it is through composting. The soil or substrate that
you are using, can be reconditioned through the process of composting.
compost.
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1. Choose a site near your supply of waste materials. It should also be near
your house and at a level that will not be flooded easily.
2. Construct a shelter to protect the pile from hard rain, measuring at least two
meters by three or four meters. If this cannot be done, provide covering of the
pile with polyethylene materials.
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4. Gather and dust weeds, leaves, animal manure, wood ashes, garbage,
garden waste, kitchen leftovers, and other biodegradable materials on top of
the soil layer. Continue adding weeds, grasses, garden cuttings until the pile is
about shoulder high. Keep the sides of pile vertical with lightly dished top to
hold water.
5. Water the pile evenly everyday or every two days to keep it moist. The
moisture will help in rotting the file faster.
6. Provide aerators like bamboo poles in the middle of the pile to allow air to
pass down the pile thereby helping decomposers in its process.
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bokashi bran for a successful bokashi bucket.
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Good nursery
are
greatly needed by plant growers because they do not have to spendt money to
maintain newly transplanted plants in the field. In order to maintain nursery
hygiene and to ensure a high standard of plant health surplus materials must
be properly managed.
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2. Media, mixing area including a section for sterilization of media and trays;
sterile material must be protected.
3. Seed store, seed treatment section, seeding and germination room are
neatly found.
4. A pricking out room must be placed as an extension of the
germination area.
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Storage may be defined as the preservation of viable seeds from the time
of collection until they are required for sowing (Holmes and Buszewicz 1958).
When seeds are for afforestation, it can be sown immediately after collection,
no storage is needed. The best sowing date for a given species being raised in a
nursery depends on:
(a) (a) The anticipated date of planting which by, itself is dependent on
seasonal climate,
(b) (b) The time needed in the nursery for planting stock of that species to
reach the right size for out-planting. Only rarely does best sowing date
coincide with the best date for seed collection. More often it is
necessary to store the seed for varying periods which may be:
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Every business especially agricultural practice produces waste. Waste
represents a loss of resources and money for your project. By thinking
creatively, you can reduce the waste you create and make better use of the
waste that can’t be avoided.
Here are the following strategies that can be done to manage waste properly:
a. Install recycling bins in and around your premises. There are materials
that can be used as media or containers in the nursery. Placed them in a
bin immediately then sort them into recyclables. You can reduce the
volume of waste going to landfill and you may be able to ‘on-sell’ your waste.
b. Use recyclable and reusable plant trays. Reusable and returnable plant
boxes, pots and trays can reduce the waste generated significantly.
c. Reuse and recycle other nursery products. For example, reuse potting mix
in top soil production, use pruning material for compost and mulch.
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h. Establish a composting system. If you are preparing food at your nursery,
you might like to consider a simple composting system. Even a city business
can compost nowadays, using a counter-top composter like a ‘bokashi
bucket’. If you have outdoor space, you could establish a worm farm or
compost heap. Paper can be composted, along with fruit and vegetable
scraps.
The most efficient system for watering individual planted areas will
be used. Where plants are dissimilar in size or species differ, hand
watering will be required.
• Plant holding areas will be used for plants that are in transition. While in
holding, plants shall be mulched, staked as needed, watered, and provided
with shade protection if required.
• Protection shall be provided for plants as needed especially during rainy days
and when the environment is too hot. Smaller and more tender plants will
have priority during these period.
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• Routinely evaluate all gravel surfaces where crops are staged for the presence
of potholes and standing water.
Site Maintenance
• All potting soil, compost, and bark mulch will be covered with a tarp to
prevent weed seed germination. Alternatively, routinely turn all piles.
WHAT TO PROCESS:
1. Can you enumerate some materials that are abundant in your community
and can be used as containers in the nursery?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you know a method of storing seeds for future use? What is it and how it
is done? _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________
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1. Visit an agricultural crop nursery near your area and record your
observations on how plants are propagated, the method of propagation used,
care and maintenance of the plants, etc. Report your findings to the class.
What to transfer
There are many ways on how to make compost. In order to test your
understanding about this lesson, will you do this activity?
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How to make compost:
1. Select a site near your supply of materials. It should at least be 150 feet
away from the house. A well-drained area with adequate water is ideal.
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2. Gather and prepare compost materials. Farm wastes in the form of
animal manure, grass trimmings, crop residue, rice straw, kitchen refuse, and
decayed leaves can also be used as compost materials.
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3. Pile up the materials. a.) Pile up layers of chopped grasses, straw and
kitchen leftovers about 12-15 inches on thick covering of the compost bin. b.)
Pile the second layer of animal manure about 5-8 cm. thick over the first
layer. c.) Spread a layer of loam soil mixed with lime or wood ash at least 4-5
cm. thick over the manure layer. d.) repeat steps a-c or until the pile has
reached the height of 1 ½ meters. Sprinkle the compost pile with water to
make it moist.
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4. Provide breathers. This is to hasten decomposition. Place two or more
perforated bamboo poles on the side and in the middle of the compost pile.
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5. Provide moisture. Add water evenly to the top of the pile for a day or two to
keep it moist. This will make the materials rot fast, but too much water also is
unadvisable.
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6. Cover the compost pile. Cover the top of the pile with either plastic
material or galvanized iron. This is to protect the pile from wash out in case of
heavy rain.
7. Take care of the compost pile. After a month of preparation, the compost
pile can be turned over to hasten decomposition. This compost could be used
as fertilizer three months after preparation. It can be mixed with soil in every
hill during planting.
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Posttest
_____ Spread a five to six –inch layer of soil under the shelter.
_____ Provide aerators like bamboo poles in the middle of the pile to allow
air to pass down the pile thereby helping decomposers in its process.
_____ Construct a shelter to protect the pile from hard rain, measuring at
least two meters by three or four meters. If this cannot be done,
provide covering of the pile with polyethylene materials.
_____ Choose a site near your supply of waste materials. It should also be
near
your house and at a level that will not be flooded easily.
_____ Water the pile evenly everyday or every two days to keep it moist. The
moisture will help in rotting the file faster.
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_____ Gather and dust weeds, leaves, animal manure, wood ashes, garbage,
garden waste, kitchen leftovers, and other biodegradable materials on
top of the soil layer. Continue adding weeds, grasses, garden cuttings
until the pile is about shoulder high. Keep the sides of pile vertical with
lightly dished top to hold water.
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Rubric for compost making (Group Work)
Score Evaluation
Scoring
5 Excellent
4 Very good
3 Good
2 Average
1 Needs improvement
Glossary of termsTerms
Molasses- A thick, brown, sweet liquid that is made from raw sugar.
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Lesson CLEAN-UP ON COMPLETION OF NURSERY WORK
2
Introduction
This lesson will allow students learn independently the knowledge and
skills in cleaning up the nursery area after its work completion. The different
Operational Health System (OHS) requirements, procedure for storage of plant
and materials, cleaning and maintenance and storage of tools and equipment
and how to prepare a report of work outcomes will train them on how clean-up
operations are done in order to avoid untoward incidents in the workplace .
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EXPECTED OUTCOME
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PRE ASSESSMENT
A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Use another sheet of paper for
your answer sheet.
____1. Which of the following is NOT included in the workplace hazards in the
nursery?
A. Working with chemicals.
B. Pushing and lifting heavy equipment.
C. Posting communications to clienteles.
D. Operating power tools such as pruners and clippers.
____2. Which material is NOT included as hazardous when storing tools and,
materials in the nursery?
A. Compost C. Herbicides
B. Fungicides D. Pesticides
____3. Which of the following is dangerous when it happen in the nursery after
work?
A. Chemical spills
B. Scattered potting media.
C. Disposal of excess compost.
D. Chemical spills, scattered potting media and
disposal of excess compost All of those.
_____4. What is best to do to tools with sharp edges after its their use?
A. Apply oil on it. C. Keep it at once.
B. Brush it with paint. D. Wrap it with cloth before storing.
_____8. What is the best way to keep sharp tools in the nursery?
A. Keep it them in the highest area.
B. Put it them in holster if possible.
C. Wrap it them with cloth and keep it them beside the plant.
D. Put it under the potting materials so that no one could
see itthem.
_____9. The following are OHS orientation needed by new workers in the
nursery EXCEPT one_____.
A. Rights rights and responsibilities C. Safework safework
procedures
B. Compensation compensation and bonuses D.
Workplace workplace hazards
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (OHS) REQUIREMENTS
You can prevent most workplace injuries and illnesses if you identify
workplace hazards and take steps to control them. Risk control
involves eliminating the hazard entirely or, if that is not possible,
minimizing the risks as much as possible. Ways to minimize the risks
include the following:
For tools and equipment, see to it that they are placed in the
toolbox or room for safety keeping.
For tools with sharp edges,, apply oil on it them to avoid rusting. For
pruning shears, clean the blade and apply oil on it them and put it
them in a holster to be safe. Again never leave other tools like pick
mattock, axe, budding knife in an area where it they can cause
accident. Make it a habit to place them in a tool box or cabinet every
after use.
Among others:
Besides correcting any hazards that you observe from day to day,
set aside time for regular workplace inspections, and control any
hazards
you find during your inspection. Because safety inspections are
preventive in nature, they are an important part of your overall health
and safety program.
While the first inspections may seem slow and difficult, over time
they will become much easier and ultimately will help make the
health and safety program more effective.
Getting the root of the problem. For example, if they see a wet
floor, they may ask:
• A water leak
A job process that creates Workers workers who need
training and education on how to clean up the hazard
Fix it right the first time and the problem shouldn’t recur.
What to do:
discussed.
• Keep a record of each meeting, including what was discussed
and who attended.
• Post meeting minutes for everyone to read.
7. First aid — Determine what level of first aid is required for your
workplace, and make sure everyone knows what to do if someone is
injured on the job.
All workplaces must meet the first aid requirements. Effective first
aid treatment can reduce the severity of work-related injuries, which
helps minimize the financial costs associated with extensive medical
treatment or the need to replace employees who are unable to work.
All businesses must keep a first aid kit onsite, and. M many will
also need a first aid attendant. The type of kit and the need for a first
aid attendant will depend on three factors:
Seeds are alive and like any living thing they can be harmed by
adverse conditions. While some seeds may survive for thousands of years
under the proper conditions, others will lose viability quickly, even when
properly stored.
Once you are ready to sow, you can test the viability of many, but
not all, seeds by soaking them in water for a few hours. The seeds that
are still living will sink to the bottom, while the dead ones will float on
the surface. This test generally works better for larger seeds, but there
are no absolutes.
3. Cold moist storage. Seed should be stored between 2º and 10ºC (35-
50ºF) in a container which holds some moisture – retaining material
such as peat or sphagnum moss. Relative humidity should be 80-
90% . It should be placed in an area of the nursery that is cool. The
roots must be moist and are protected from direct sunlight, wind or
extreme temperature inside the nursery area.
Materials Storage
Implementation
DoDO:
The first step in properly storing materials is to compile a
materials inventory by reviewing purchase orders and touring
the physical plant or work area of your business.
Identify chemicals that are hazardous or toxic. Maintain Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other safety material for
stored inventory in an area accessible to employees. Include
information on safety equipment and appropriate materials and
procedures to clean spills. In some cases, posters in storage areas
may be the best way to remind employees of this information
when it is needed. Provide all materials in the first language
of employees.
Keep applicable clean up kits where materials are stored.
Label stored materials for contents, unit number, expiration date,
handling instructions, and health or environmental hazards.
Store materials where runoff will not lead to the street, gutter, or
storm drain. Storage areas should be graded so that runoff will
not lead to storm drains or stored materials can be lifted away
from the runoff, for example, by storing on pallets and then
covering with a tarp.
Close off drains in storage areas.
Provide Secondary Containment. This provides a backup in case
of leaks or spills.
If possible, store materials indoors. This prevents wind and rain
from carrying them away.
Outdoors, cover any materials that are toxic or could contribute to
trash, debris, and sediment in storm water. For example, use leak
proof lids on containers or plastic tarps over dirt piles. If they are
exposed to runoff, they should also be isolated by either using
beams, or elevated, for example, by using pallets.
Keep in mind the lifespan of the cover used. Tarps and plastic
sheets, for example, may not hold up well in certain climates.
For dirt piles, block rainwater runoff with a berm.
In storage areas, Clean Up Regularly with Dry Methodsclean up
regularly with dry methods.
Keep dumpster lids closed and consider constructing a roof or
overhang to shelter the dumpster. Replace leaking dumpsters.
Take care when loading and unloading materials to minimize
losses or fugitive emission losses such as dust or mist.
DON’T:
Do not dispose of unwanted materials in the street or storm drain.
Do not assume that a material is safe for storm water because it
says it is non-toxic or biodegradable. Non-toxic means the product is not
toxic to the user. Biodegradable means the product will eventually break
down, but it may harm the environment in the meantime.
Looking after tools is very important. If you look after them they
don’t have to be replaced as frequently. Tools and equipment in good
condition are easier and safer to use. Some simple general reminders are
listed below.
Washing – If tools are kept clean they are less likely to corrode or
have moving parts size. This also reduces the likelihood of pests
and diseases being spread from infected areas to uninfected areas.
Storing – Keeping tools stored properly means they are less likely
to be damaged, lost or stolen. Tools left lying around can also be
dangerous, particularly if the business is likely to have young
children visiting (a retail nursery) or if they can be used by
burglars to break the office, work buildings or storage sheds.
a. Make sure of the tools are free of foreign matter or obstruction that
may impede the efficient and safe use of said nursery implements.
b. Make sure that worn or damaged parts are replaced promptly. This
includes pull-start cords that might be frayed.
c. Make sure that all moving parts are well-lubricated.
d. Protect any parts that are likely to rust or become corroded with paint
or wipe with an oil rag.
e. Keep battery terminals free of corrosion. Cover terminals with a smear
of petroleum jelly. Battery level should be topped up. All connections
should be kept tight.
f. Make sure any oils are kept topped up, drained and replaced at
regular intervals. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
g. Keep air cleaners clean and unblocked.
h. Keep any cuttings edges properly sharpened.
i. Periodically check up and tighten any loose nuts, bolts, screws , etc.
REPORT PREPARATIONS
Total
2. Sales Book: In the sales book, all transactions pertaining to credit or
cash sales were are recorded. Transactions of sales returned are also
recorded separately.
Total
No.
It may be noticed from the format that a ledger account has two sides:
debit into four sections, viz. `Date', `Particulars', `Journal Folio
Number' and `Amount'.
This time let us see whether you understand the concept in this
lesson.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
c. Do they inform new workers about work rules prohibiting
horseplay and the use of alcohol and drugs at work ? _________
d. d. Do they inspect the workplace regularly? _______
e. Have you observed workers to determine if they need refresher
training in safe work procedures? _______________
a. Ask one worker if all of the workers know the location of the first
aid kit?
b. Do workers know who the first aid attendant is, how to contact
him/her, and how to get assistance in emergencies?
c. Did theyAre instructedworkers instructed workers to report all
injuries?
d. Do they record all injuries?
What to transfer
A. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Go over every aspect of your workplace to identify possible
hazards. Use blank lines to add items specific to your workplace.
Nursery
name:______________________________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________________________
Inspectors’
names:___________________________________________________________
Type of hazar
T Type of DE Recommended PPPerson Date
hazard Describe corrective responsible remedied
(critical, hazard action for remedial
urgent, and action
important) precise
Ty location
____1. It is best to identify unsafe conditions and acts that may cause
injury when conducting inspections in the nursery.?
____4. A problem that may exists in I the operation must be fixed right
away to avoid it to recur.
_____10. Seeds are alive and living organisms that need not be harmed or
exposed to harsh environment.
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