Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Form 3 Agriculture notes on the topic of Crop Production VI (Field Practices II).

  The topics and sub-topics covered in the document include:

  • Introduction and Crop Varieties
    • The notes begin by defining key terms used in crop production, such as hybrids (from crossing two pure lines), composites (from repeated mass selection), and cultivars (cultivated varieties).
  • Maize Production
    • The main maize-growing areas in Kenya, such as Trans-Nzoia and Nakuru, are listed.
    • Ecological requirements for maize are detailed, including altitude, temperature, soil type, and rainfall.
    • Specific maize varieties are recommended for different regions, such as high altitude areas (Hybrid 614C), medium altitude areas (Hybrid 511), and marginal rainfall areas (Katumani composite).
    • The notes cover the entire production process from seedbed preparation and planting to field maintenance practices like fertilizer application.
  • Harvesting of Specific Crops
    • Harvesting of Sugarcane: This section explains that sugarcane is harvested 14-20 months after planting. It mentions that burning the cane is sometimes done before harvesting and that burnt cane must be processed within 48 hours to prevent the inversion of sucrose.
    • Harvesting of Coffee: The notes detail that only ripe berries should be harvested, which is done by hand-picking. It also mentions that over-ripe and under-ripe berries are dried and sold separately as 'buni'.
    • Harvesting of Tea: This process, known as plucking, is described in detail. It differentiates between fine plucking (two leaves and a bud) and coarse plucking (three leaves and a bud). Precautions, such as using well-ventilated baskets to prevent fermentation, are also listed.

  These notes are comprehensive, neat, and printable, making them an excellent resource for students studying advanced field practices for specific crops. They are also highly suitable for teachers to use for lesson preparation, providing a structured and clear guide to the topic.

• File Size:

  295.40 KB
• Length:

  10 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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