Work task in line with farm-operation.pptx

Work task in farm operation

1. Work task in farm operation

2. introduction Agriculture is the cultivation of land and breeding of animals and plants to provide food, fiber , medicinal plants and other products to sustain and enhance life.

3. Some farmers raise both crops and livestock or produce food for their animals on the farm. Each type of farming requires specialized skills and knowledge.

4. Different Kinds of Farms A farmer’s tasks vary according to the type of operation. A farmer who raises only crops will be responsible for preparing land for planting, caring for the crops and harvesting.

5. Some farmers sell their own crops at market, while others have contracts with processing companies or other organizations.

6. livestocks Farmers who raise livestock might also raise crops to feed their animals, in which case they may also need to store their crops to feed the animals during the winter months.

7. Equipment and Tools Most farms are mechanized today, and a farmer must know how to operate a wide variety of farming machinery. Tractors, trucks, plows , combines, milking machines, sprayers and harvesters are typical equipment that a farmer might own or operate .

8. Large vs. Small Farms On a large farm, the farmer might be primarily a manager who directs farm workers in their duties. On a small, family-operated farm, the farmer usually performs all or most of the tasks, although other family members may assist.

9. Work task may be selected from any of the subsectors: 1.1 Aquaculture 1.2 Animal Production 1.3 Crop Production 1.4 Post-harvest 1.5 Agri -marketing 1.6 Farm Equipment

10. aquaculture Aquaculture (less commonly spelled aquiculture[2]), also known as aquafarming , is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae, and other organisms .

11. Work task Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

12. Animal production Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool. The term is sometimes used to refer solely to those that are bred for consumption, while other times it refers only to farmed ruminants, such as cattle and goats.

13. What is animal husbandry T he branch of agriculture concerned with the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses.

14. Work task in animal production Daily tasks include feeding animals, cleaning stalls and pens, helping with births and maintaining equipment. Animal husbandry professionals either perform the work themselves or oversee other workers, depending on the size of the farm . In addition to animal care taking, animal husbandry professionals often assist in the maintenance and repair of facilities for their wards.

15. Crop production Crop production is a branch of agriculture that deals with growing crops for use as food and fiber . Crop production, or Agronomy, is the science dealing with the cultivation of crops and vegetables on a field scale, either under rainfed or irrigation conditions.

16. Work task in crop production Agricultural workers maintain the quality of farms, crops, and livestock by operating machinery and doing physical labor under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.

17. Agricultural workers typically do the following: Harvest and inspect crops by hand Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps Operate and service farm machinery Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds Move shrubs, plants, and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards, and hutches

18. Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury Use brands, tags, or tattoos to mark livestock to identify ownership and grade Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures Administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases

19. Crop, nursery, and greenhouse farmworkers and laborers do numerous tasks related to growing and harvesting grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other crops. They plant and seed, prune, irrigate, harvest, and pack and load crops for shipment.

20. Nursery and greenhouse workers prepare land or greenhouse beds for growing horticultural products such as trees, plants, flowers, and sod. They also plant, water, prune, weed, and spray the plants. They may cut, roll, and stack sod; stake trees; tie, wrap, and pack plants to fill orders; and dig up or move field-grown shrubs and trees.

21. Agricultural equipment operators use a variety of farm equipment to plow and sow seeds, as well as maintain and harvest crops. They may use tractors, fertilizer spreaders, balers, combines, threshers, and trucks. These workers also operate machines such as conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners, and dryers. Workers may make adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.

22. postharvest In agriculture, postharvest handling is the stage of crop production immediately following harvest, including cooling, cleaning, sorting and packing.

23. Agri -marketing Agricultural marketing is inferred to cover the services involved in moving an agricultural product from the farm to the consumer. It is also the planning, organizing, directing and handling of agricultural produce in such a way as to satisfy the farmer, producer and the consumer.

24. Agricultural marketing can best be defined as series of services involved in moving a product from the point of production to the point of consumption

25. Numerous interconnected activities are involved in doing this, such as planning production, growing and harvesting, grading, packing and packaging, transport, storage, agro- and food processing, distribution, advertising and sale.

26. “Where would you be without agriculture?” Farmers often respond, “Naked and hungry ” Thank you..

27. Group activity The teacher will group the students into five group.Each group will make a chart that indicates the activities of the following: Group I-Animal production Group II-Crop production Group III-Post Harvest Group IV- Agri -marketing Group V-Farm equipment