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Candidates Name:
Aamir Cunningham
Candidates #:
Name of School:
Centre #:
100157
Territory:
Jamaica
Award:
Single
Proficiency:
General
Year of Exam:
2014
Location:
Vernamfield, Clarendon
Duration:
6 weeks
Land Preparation
Clearing
The land was cleared by using a cutlass to cut the grasses and weeds.
This was done to allow the crop to grow without hindrance. Removing weed is also beneficial to
the plant because weeds rob the plants of soil nutrients and sunlight.
Ploughing
Figure 2 showing the candidate ploughing the plot of land by using a garden fork
This is an effective way to ensure that soil nutrients are easily accessed by germinating seeds.
This process also removes unwanted materials (for example weeds) from the soil.
Refining
A fork was used to break large hard pieces of soil into smaller pieces and bare hands to remove
debris.
This ensured that when the seeds start to germinate, there were not too much stones in the soil
which could result in the crop being trapped under the stones.
Furrowing
Figure 4 shows the candidate carrying out furrowing,
Furrowing was carried out by using a hoe to make the rows in which the crops would be
cultivated. Furrowing is important because it enables better management of crops. It provides
sufficient space for the farmer to observe and treat plants on foot.
Adding Manure
Figure 5 shows the candidate adding manure to the soil.
Manure was added to the soil to boost the growth and development of the crops by providing various
macro-nutrients such as phosphorous.
Sowing of seeds
Irrigation
The crops were automatically watered by a sprinkler. The system sprinkled water on the crops
daily. The irrigating process is very important because without water the seeds will not
germinate.
Fertilizing
Observation
Observing the crops is a very important. It is an effective way of detecting pests and
diseases on the crop.
Pest control
Mulching
Harvesting
Marketing
Weighing
Packaging
Selling