WEEK 2 (Site Selection and Preparation)

 FPA150

Hi guys! Salam UiTM di hatiku 💜. My name is Nik Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Lazin and now currently studying at UiTM Melaka, Campus Jasin as one of Diploma Agrotechnology (AT1102B) student. I am 19 years old and living in Terengganu.

     I am mainly doing this portfolio to introduce the students to our activities that we did on every Friday. FPA150 provides each student of plant propagation techniques and develop core skills in plant nursery management. In addition, It is an opportunity for the students to acquire skills in conducting activities in nursery managements as well as to acquire hands-on experience in nursery practices.

WEEKLY REPORT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

1. Hoe

2. Gloves

3. Leaf rake

4. Machete

5. Boots

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Figure 1

Students standing up to sing the National Anthem, "Wawasan Setia Warga UiTM," and "The Planters song."

Figure 2

The lecturer explained a task that needs to be completed by the end of the day. We had to remove the unwanted or wild plants (weeds) growing around the tree to maintain its surroundings.

Benefits of removing weeds from around plants or trees:

1. Reduced competition from water, nutrients, and sunlight.

2. Disease prevention.

3. Plants or trees can grow more vigorously and healthier.

4. Easier maintenance then won't have to constantly battle with unwanted plants.

5. Maintain the health of the soil for desired plants.

Figure 3

We had arrived at a Cocoa plot (M3AT1102A & M3AT1102B) and began the process of cleaning or tidying it up

Figure 4

(BEFORE)

One of my friends is using a hoe to clear the area around the tree

Figure 5

(AFTER)

The area has been cleared of weeds and dry leaves, making it clean and tidy

Figure 6

(BEFORE)

After we are done with clearing around the tree, we assigned to clear the drain

Figure 7

(AFTER)

The drain was cleaned, indicating the successful completion of the cleaning task. Then, the class is over and students are free to leave.