Module 14: Agriculture
Crop production and extension services.
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SECTION: AGRICULTURE
MODULE: 14
Part A: Units
1. Crop production (3)
a. Land preparation
b. Planting methods
c. Crop management practices
d. Harvesting
2. Agricultural extension
a. Meaning of extension services
b. Methods of extension
c. Importance of extension services
Part B: Project
Create a crop production plan and extension notes.
Project Title: Crop Production and Extension Plan
Objective: Apply crop production steps and extension services knowledge.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Choose a crop and outline land preparation and planting methods.
- 2. Describe key crop management practices.
- 3. Explain harvesting steps and timing.
- 4. List extension service methods used locally.
- 5. Describe why extension services are important.
- 6. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Crop production plan.
- • Extension methods list.
- • Importance notes.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Guide a peer on crop production and extension services.
Guidance:
- • Explain land preparation and planting steps.
- • Discuss crop management and harvesting.
- • Describe extension methods and importance.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Land preparation and planting:
- • Crop management and harvesting:
- • Extension services:
Coach assessment:
- • Land preparation and planting:
- • Crop management and harvesting:
- • Extension services:
Submission
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