Activity # 1

Given the scrambled letters below, rearrange them to

get a word or a group of words related to factors in selecting
the site. Write your answer opposite each item.

YOPHTPGROA - __________________________
LOSI PTYE - __________________________
ESCLIBACSTIYI- __________________________
FANLRILA - __________________________
ERTAW PLUSYP - __________________________
Factors affecting the selection
and location of site
 Introduction

Site selection is the first step in starting

a farm when the crop to be grown has
already been decided. It also includes the
selection of the right geographical location.
This is so with corporate investors and
enterprising individuals with sufficient
capital.
 The success of an Agricultural Enterprise
largely depends on proper location and site.
The location and site dictate the cost of
production, operation, harvesting, and
transport, accessibility to inputs and others.
If you already own a farm site, select the
kind or variety of crop best adapted to the
site.
Factors affecting the selection and location of site

1. Climate. Climatic condition in a locality

determines the kind of crop to produce.
Example: Cabbage is a cool season crop while
okra is a warm season plant.
a. Temperature
b. Rainfall
c. Wind velocity
d. Relative humidity
2. Topography – refers to the
terrain of the soil that is hilly or
level. Knowledge of this helps
determine the ease of
transporting farm implements and
produce and the kind of plants
suited for this site.
3. Soil – loose and friable
materials on the earth surface.
Example: sand, clay, silt, etc. Soil
type, drainage, depth, fertility
and pH are the most important
soil characteristics to consider in
choosing the crop to grow.
 4. Accessibility – the place
should be easily reached by
vehicles. The nearer the
place, the lesser is the
transportation cost.
5. Water supply – this
refers to both distribution
and amount of water for
irrigation.
6. Socio-economic consideration –
these determine the profitability of
the enterprise.
a. Peace and order situation
b. Cost and availability of labor
c. Prevalence of infectious
diseases
d. Price of land
Activity # 2 Essay Writing

1. What are the factors to consider in choosing

the location of your farm?

2. Why is it necessary to consider such factors?

3. How do these factors affect your production

Assignment

Make an interview with an experienced crop

producer in the locality on how he selects the site for
his crop production. The results of the interview will be
discussed in class to answer the following questions.
1. What are the factors to consider in choosing the
location of your farm?
2. Why is it necessary to consider such factors?
3. How do these factors affect your production?