UC2-Core-Plant crops

COMPETENCY – BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY
Qualification: AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC II
Unit of Competency: PLANT CROPS

Module Title: PLANTING CROPS

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
WANGAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
Wangan Calinan, Davao City

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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY – BASED LEARNING MODULE

Welcome to the Module; PLANTING CROPS . This Module contains
training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency PLANT CROPS contains the knowledge, skills
and attitudes required for Agricultural Production NC-II. It is one of the Core

Modules at National Certificate Level II (NC II)

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome there
are Information Sheets, Resource Sheets and References Materials for further
reading to help you better understand the required activities. Follow these

activities on your own and answer the self-check at the end of each learning
outcome. Get the answer key from your instructor and check your work

honestly. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for
assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills covered in
this module because you have:

 Been working for sometime
 Already completed training in this area

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a
particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized
so you won’t have to do the same training again. If you have qualifications or
Certificates of Competency from previous trainings, show them to your trainer. If
the skills you acquired are still relevant to this module, they may become part of
the evidence you can present for RPL.

At the end of this learning material is a Learner’s Diary, use this diary to
record important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will
assist you in providing further details to your trainer or assessors. A Record of
Achievement is also provided for land preparation for agricultural , Implement
Post Harvest Program and Implement Plant Nutrition, our trainer to complete
once you completed the module.

This learning material was prepared to help you achieve the required
competency, in. This will be the source of information for you to acquire the

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knowledge and skills in this particular trade independently and at your own pace
with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

In doing the activities to complete the requirements of his module, please be
guided by the following:

Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the training under
this module. Read through the module carefully. It is divided into sections,
which cover all the skills, and knowledge you need to successfully complete.

Work through all information and complete the activities in each section. Read
the information sheets and complete the self-checks provided. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this module.

Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/ She is
there to support you and show you the correct way to do things. Ask for help.

Your trainer will tell you about the important things that you need to consider
when you are completing the activities and it is important that you listen and
take notes.

You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way
you will improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence

Talk to more experienced work mates and ask for their guidance.

Use self-check question at the end of each section to test your own progress.

When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the activities outlined
in this module.

As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your progress.
Your trainer keeps feedback/pre-assessment reports for this reason. When
you have completed this learning material and feel confident that you have
had sufficient knowledge and skills, your trainer will arrange an appointment
with a registered assessor to assess you. The results of the assessment will be
recorded in your Competency Achievement Record.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECK

INSTRUCTIONS: This Self-Check Instrument will give the trainer necessary data
or information which is essential in planning training sessions.
Please check the appropriate box of your answer to the questions
below.

CORE COMPETENCIES ( Carry-out Harvest and Postharvest
Operations)

CAN I…? YES NO

Prepare tools materials and equipment for land clearing

Clear the land according to prescribed methods of

land preparation.
1. Remove and dispose debris according to waste

management standards
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recommended rate.

5. Follow safety procedure for fertilizer application according to
OSHS

6. Lay-out field according to recommended planting system

7. Perform digging of holes according to crop requirements.

8. Separate top soil used in covering the hole after planting.

9. Plant seeds according to recommended rate, distance and depth
of planting.

10. Perform handling of seedlings from nursery base
on prescribe practices

11. Transplant seedlings based on crop practices.

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AGRICULTURAL CROPS NC II
List of Core Competencies

No Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1. Perform Nursery Operations Performing Nursery AFF6101
Operations

2. Plant Crops Planting Crops AFF6102

3. Care and Maintain Crops Caring and Maintaining Crops AFF6103

4. Carry-out Harvest and Post- Carrying-out Harvest and AFF6104

Harvest Operations Post-Harvest Operations

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PLANT CROPS

CODE : AFF6102

MODULE TITLE : PLANTING CROPS

MODULEDESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, s k i l l s and

attitudes required to conduct activities related to land preparation and
planting of agricultural crops. This unit also includes proper handling of

seeds/seedlings/saplings for planting and transplanting, proper use of tools
and equipment, conduct land preparation and field lay-out.

NOMINAL DURATION : 65 HOURS

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Prepare land for planting
LO2. Conduct field lay-out
LO3. Dig holes
LO4. Perform direct seeding
LO5. Transplant seedlings

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO.1 PRAPARE LAND FOR PLANTING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

 Tools, materials and equipment are prepared for land clearing
 The land is cleared according to prescribed methods of land

preparation
 Debris are removed and disposed according to waste management

standards.
 Soil samples are collected for analysis based on standard procedure
 Land preparation is conducted according to crop requirement.
 Basal fertilizer is applied based on crop requirement
 Safety procedures for fertilizer application is followed according to

OSHS

CONTENTS:

 Materials, tools and equipment for land clearing
 Methods of land clearing
 Methods of land preparation
 Waste management standards
 Importance of soil
 Fertilization base on crop requirement
 Safety procedure in fertilizer application

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Materials
 Tools
 Farm Equipment
 LCD Projector

METHODLOGIES:

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ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Direct observation with oral questioning
 Demonstration
 Written Exam



LEARNING ACTIVITIES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Information Sheet 2.1-1 Read Information Sheet 2.1-1

Materials, Tools and Equipment for
Land Clearing

Self-check 2.1-1 Read and answer Self-check 2.1-1

Task Sheet 2.1-1 Read and Perform Task Sheet 2.1-1

Identify Materials, Tools and
Equipment for Land Clearing

Information Sheet 2.1-2 Read Information Sheet 2.1-2
Clearing the Land

Self-check 2.1-2 Read and answer Self-check 2. 1-2

Job Sheet 2.1-2 Read and perform Job Sheet 2.1-2
Clear the Land

Information Sheet 2.1-3 Read Information sheet 2.1-3
Land Preparation

Self-check 2.1-3 Read and answer Self-check 2.1-3

Perform Job Sheet 2.1-3 Read and perform Job Sheet 2.1-3
Prepare land

Information Sheet 2.1-4 Read Information Sheet 2.1-4
Importance of Soil

Self-check 2.1-4 Read and answer Self-check 2.1-4

Information Sheet 2.1-5 Read Information Sheet 2.1-5

Fertilizer and Safety Procedure in
Applying

Self-check 2.1-5 Read and answer Self-check 2.1-5

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Task sheet 2.1-5 Read and perform Task Sheet 2.1-5
Identify Fertilizer
Read Information Sheet 2.1-6
Information sheet 2.1-6 Read and answer Self-check 2.1-6
Waste Management procedures
Self-check 2.1-6

INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-1
MATERIALS. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR LAND CLEARING

Objectives;
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to

1. Identify materials, tools and equipment for land preparation
2. Know the proper use of farm materials, tools and equipment

Introduction
Land clearing is the process of removing trees, stumps, brush, stones and other

obstacles from an area as required to increase the size of the crop producing land
base of an existing farm or to provide land for a new farm operation. The newly
cleared land must be ready for cultivation, including liming and leveling to meet

acceptable crop rotation and soil conservation goals.

Clearing of land is a task that requires quite a number of tools. More often than

not, the tools needed to clear a piece of land are depending on what it is that the
landowner is looking to remove from that piece of land.

Shovel  Use in cultivating small area.
Rake
Spade  Use in digging holes for planting fruit trees.

 Shovel is used in removing trash, digging loose soil,
moving soil from one place to another and for mixing
soil media.

 Use in gathering cut grasses in the area.

 Use in levelling the garden plots.

 Rake is a long handled tool used create a fine tilt for
a seed bed, to level it out and to gather up surface
stones. Do not confuse with a spring tine rake which
has little use when growing crop

A long handled tool traditionally used for digging,
shoveling soil and compost. They are available in various
sizes and can often be bought as a set together with a
garden for

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Wheel Borrow  Use in hauling tools, materials, fertilizers and soil.
Mattock  Use in hauling harvested crops from the field to the

stock room.
 Hauling planting materials from the nursery to the

field.

Is a hand tool used for digging, prying, and chopping.
Similar to the pickaxe, it has a long handle and a stout
head which combines either a vertical axe blade with a
horizontal adze (cutter mattock) or a pick and an adze
(pick mattock).

This is a generally T-shaped hand tool used for prying. Its
head is typically metal, attached perpendicularly to a
longer handle, traditionally made of wood, occasionally
metal, and increasingly fiberglass.

Pixaxe This is a long handled fork which has 4-5 rounded prongs
Spading Fork or tines used for digging soil in situations where using a
spade may be difficult and also for turning the soil over to
make it more workable

The grass hook is a heavier sickle shaped hook used for
cutting back long grass, thick weeds, brambles, light brush
clearing, and hacking back green new growth stems.

Grass Hook

A type of bolo that is use in cutting tall grasses during
clearing operations

Slashing Bolo A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the
Bolo machete, used particularly in the jungles of Indonesia, the

Philippines, and in the sugar fields of Cuba. The
primary use for the bolo is clearing vegetation, whether for

agriculture or during trail blazing.

EQUIPMENT FOR LAND CLEARING OPERATION

1. Mowers; It can use a mower to clear large area of land covered with

undergrowth. For areas that are walkable you can choose a self-propelled

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model. For areas that are very large you can use a tow-behind model that
is commonly known as brush hog. These machines are good at clearing

saplings, tough weed and grasses. They are extremely powerful and make
the job a lot easier for you.

2. Grubber: The grubber is an effective grass removal equipment, ideal for
those cases in which you just need to remove a small section of bushes or
a few saplings here and there. For this you do not need equipment as

powerful as the mower but something more powerful than the lawn mower
and chainsaw. The grubber has spikes that can dig into a tree with a chain
attached to the other end. A truck or tractor can be used to pull out the

tree. This is available in different sizes and is the best way to remove one
sapling at a time.

3. Bulldozers: Bulldozers are pieces of equipment that are used in large land-
clearing needs. These are one of the most pieces of equipment that are
usually used. For land-clearing needs, there are many attachments that

can be attached in these tools to make the job easily. Some of the
attachments are a root plow to remove shrubs and bushes and a heavy-

duty rake to remove small trees, rocks and stumps.

Reference:

1. nearsay.com>NY>Wayne>Arcadia
2. thebackyardpros.com>tools-used-for-land-clearing
3. www.objectsofuse.com>marris-grass-hook

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SELF CHECK 2.1-1

MATCHING TYPE: Match Column A with Column B according to your

knowledge, experience and understanding. Write the letter of your answer on the
answer sheet provided for.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Bulldozers a. use in chopping

2. Shovel b. used for prying
3. Grubber c. use to cut thick weeds
4. Grass cutter d. use in large land clearing

5. Slashing bolo e. use in cultivating small area
6. Grass hook f. use in cutting tall grasses

7. Pix Axe g. effective grass removal
h. clear large area of land covered with

underground

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ANSWER KEY 2.1-1

1. D
2. E
3. G

4. H
5. F

6. C
7. B

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TASK SHEET 2.1-1

Title: IDENTIFY MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR LAND
CLEARING
Performance Objective: Given a time to go to the tool room
observe/identify the different land clearing materials, tools and
equipment

Supplies/Materials : bond paper; pencil, bullpen

Equipment/Tools : clearing tools, materials and equipment

Steps/Procedure:
1. Proceed to workstation (support services area) and familiarize all
farming tools, materials and equipment.
2. Record all the clearing tools, materials and equipment with their
respective names and functions.
3. Submit your records to the instructor and /or supervisor.
4. Implement 5’s in the work area.

Assessment Method:
 Observation with questioning
 Written examination

Trainer’s Name Date:_________________
____________________

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Performance Criteria Checklist 2.1-1

CRITERIA YES NO

Did you….
1. Familiarize all the clearing tools, materials and
equipment
2. Record all the materials, tools and equipment for
land clearing activity
3. Submit records to trainer and or supervisor.

4. Implement 5’s on the work station.

Comments / Suggestions:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Trainer’s Name:______________________ Date:________________

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-2
METHODS OF LAND CLEARING

Objectives;

After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:
1. Perform different methods of land clearing
2. Identify methods of land clearing

Introduction

Land clearing is the process of removing trees, stumps, brush, stones and other
obstacles from an area as required to increase the size of the crop producing land

base of an existing farm or to provide land for a new farm operation. The newly
cleared land must be ready for cultivation, including liming and leveling to meet

acceptable crop rotation and soil conservation goals.

This is an operation usually carried out before the conventional tillage in a farm

land. Generally, there are several operations that are involved in land clearing
depending on the type of vegetation, soil condition, topography, the extent of
clearing required and the purpose for which the clearing is done.

LAND CLEARING OPERATIONS

1. Removal of all vegetation at the ground level and moving and stacking
them in windrows for burning so that roots are left to decay or to be

removed at later dates.
2. Removal of all tree and stumps include roots, and moving and stacking

them in windrows for subsequent burning.

3. Ploughing and mixing in the vegetation to a soil depth of about 20cm
and allowing it to decay.

4. Knocking all vegetation down and crushing it to the surface of the
ground to be either burnt or left to decay.

5. Killing or retarding the growth of small trees by cutting the roots below

surface of the ground and leaving them to decay or removing and
stacking them for subsequent burning if necessary.

 Mechanized agriculture requires a proper land clearing
completion that will avert premature failure of the conventional

tillage machines put in use subsequently and minimize soil
nutrient depletion and structural damage due to interacting heavy
land clearing equipment-bulldozer and so on. To avert these

adverse effects, it is usually advisable that land clearing should be
better done in the dry season when the soil has adequate

mechanical stability or impendence to resist soil deformation or

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structural damage. This is at minimal soil moisture content; the
risk of soil structural damage is minimized with the

corresponding high shear strength which can withstand both the
vertical and horizontal loads of the tractor – implement aggregate.

Total removal of vegetation is required for land clearing done for highway, dam
construction and as well as building site for poultry. In these particular

requirements, the need to preserve the top soil (that houses the essential
nutrient) and avert the soil structural damage is inconsequential unlike in
mechanized agriculture.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE RATE OF CLEARING

The following factors among others, affect the rate of clearing1.
1. Rainfall

2. Topography
3. Equipment used

4. Skill of equipment operators
5. The end use of the land being cleared
6. Sizes and kinds of trees

7. Density of vegetation
8. Soil condition

METHODS OF LAND CLEARING

1. Hand method: This method involves use of hand tools such as cutlass,
hoes, axes, diggers for land clearing. However, when vegetation is thick, it
is very tedious and costly. This method does not encourage mass
production in agricultural production because of drudgery involved. It is
also very difficult to work in the field cleared by this method because of the
presence of stumps and underfoot which forms impediment to agricultural
machines.

2. Burning Method: This is very common in the remote areas for a variety of
reasons

 it clears the land for cultivation and for travel

 it provides grazing at the time of the year when the grass is at its
scariest

 it drives game from cover thus facilitating their capture

 man, appears to enjoy the sight of a good blaze especially at night.
However, preliminary results indicate that this method adversely affects the
soil in that the earthworm and microbial populations decrease as do the
organic matter and nitrogen content and general fertility

3. Chemical method: The stumps and regrowth can be eliminated or killed by

the use of chemical (herbicides/weedicides). These are artificially prepared
chemicals which kill unwanted forest trees/weeds.

Key factors to be considered for herbicide spraying are:

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1. Planning – to ensure the right chemicals are used with the
appropriate equipment in a safe manner.

2. Target species – to ensure that appropriate herbicide is used for a
particular species of vegetation. The correct rate of application

must also be considered. • Topography – this will determine the
type of application (hand, ground based or aerial, depending upon
the land's steepness).

3. Climate – spraying is only conducted during calm conditions, as
overspray caused by wind drift may affect nearby plantation crops
or adjoining vegetation. • Proximity – to dwellings and crops.

Allowance is made for the proximity of water ways, streams and
stream life, and of non-targeted species.

4. Explosive blasting: This method is employed to remove very big stumps to
avoid excessive excavation of the soil. A wood auger is used to make a hold
in the center of the big stump and an appropriate quantity of dynamite is

applied and remotely detonated to shatter the wood.
5. Mechanical Method is employed usually when a large area of land is

required because of the cost. In this method of land clearing, various
mechanical equipment are used
Mechanical tools

1. Rolling chopper
2. Bulldozer blade
3. Anchor chain

4. Grass cutter
Key factors to be considered for mechanical clearing are:

1. Topography – consideration is made for the lie of the land. Various
mechanical applications are best suited for particular site
conditions.

2. Vegetation – the size and species of vegetation will influence the
most practical mechanical means to employ.

3. Availability of trained personnel – this is extremely important as the

competence Land Preparation Land Preparation 7 and attitudes of
all involved will lead to a successful operation and safe practices.

4. Climate – wet clay soils may risk compaction by heavy machinery,

therefore making planting difficult and affecting seedling root
growth.
5. Impact of soil erosion, soil type and water quality – intensive soil

disturbance during a clearing operation may cause a reduction in
site productivity. This may be caused by the erosion of soil from the
site. Eroded material may discharge into, or block nearby

waterways. The loss of vegetation will increase water run-off which
will continue until the forest cover re-establishes. This can be

reduced through installing cutoffs to cleared tracks.
6. Ground cover – undisturbed strips of ground cover can be left (to

trap eroded soil sediment) beside waterways and wetlands to filter

run-off material. The choice of mechanical land preparation – it is
extremely important to ensure the best mechanical application is

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chosen for site. An incorrect choice could have a serious impact in
many of the situations set out above, and prove costly for the forest
owner.

Most of these operations involve crawler tractor units of varying capacities and
capability, fitted with a cultivator. Well planned land preparation will:

 Clear land of scrub or vegetation of varying size and density
 Reduce sediment erosion and soil runoff
 Provide access for planting
 Prepare the ground for planting.

References:
1. www.gnb.ca>organic_production>land_development

2. edgelandworks.com.au>what-is-land-clearing

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SELF-CHECK 2.1-2

MATCHING TYPE: Match column A with Column B, write the letter of your
answer on the answer sheet provided for

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Hand method a. use for chemical method
2. Burning method b. for hand tool method

3. Chemical method c. involves the use of hand tools
4. Explosive blasting d. eliminates stumps and regrowth

5. Mechanical method e. done for a variety of reasons
6. Grass cutter f. employed to remove very big stumps
7. Herbicides/weedicides g. employed when large area is required

8. Slashing bolo h. mechanical tool

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ANSWER KEY 2.1-2

1. C

2. E
3. D
4. F

5. G
6. H
7. A

8. B

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Title : JOB SHEET 2.1-2

CLEAR THE LAND

Performance Objectives:

Given the necessary tools and materials for land clearing, you
should be able to perform the activity according to trainer’s /supervisor
instruction.
Materials /Supplies : area

Tools/Equipment : clearing tools

Steps / Procedures:

1. Inspect the assigned area to be cleaned

2. Decide what method of land clearing to be used.

3. Prepare all the needed tools for land clearing activity.

4. Perform the activity according to the method to be used.

5. Use the appropriate tools for clearing the land

6. Perform post operational check of the tools and equipment

7. Implement 5’s on tools and equipment

Assessment Method:
Demonstration with questioning

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Performance Criteria Checklists 2.1-2

Criteria YES NO
1. Inspect the assigned area to be cleaned

2. Decide what method of land clearing to be used.

3. Prepare all the needed tools for land clearing activity.

4. Perform the activity according to the method to be
used.

5. Use the appropriate tools for clearing the land

6. Perform post operational check of the tools and
equipment

7. Implement 5’s on tools and equipment

Comments / Suggestions:
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Trainer’s Name:_____________________ Date:________________

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-3
LAND PREPARATION

Objectives;
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:
1. Perform land preparation
2. Identify the methods of land preparation

Introduction:

Land preparation starts with removal of shrubs and stumps from rice fields.
The land is then ploughed using hand hoes such as jembe/panga, oxen or
tractors. Power and equipment are required for tillage in different soil types are
varied. It is essential to plough when land is dry to reduce weed

Land preparation is important to ensure that the field is ready for planting. A
well-prepared field controls weeds, recycles plant nutrients, and provides a soft
soil mass for transplanting and a suitable soil surface for direct seeding.

Land preparation covers a wide range of practices from zero-tillage or minimum
tillage which minimizes soil disturbance through to a totally 'puddled' soil which
actually destroys soil structure

The purpose of land preparation is to provide the necessary soil conditions which
will enhance the successful establishment of the young offshoots or the tissue
culture plants received from the nursery.

Importance of Land Preparation:
1. To open the soil to provide aeration and received rain.
2. To cover and mix trash and other organic material with the soil.
3. To pulverize the soil to produce a fine granular structure and provide the
desirable seedbed.
4. To leave the soil in a smooth condition for later planting.
5. To destroy and prevent the growth of weeds.
6. To control pest and diseases in the soil.
7. To enhance deep root penetration

Land Preparation Procedure:
1. Clearing – is the process of removing grasses, standing crops, stumps
and plant re-growth present in the area.

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Tools for clearing operation:

 Grass hook

 Slashing bolo

 Rake
2. Tilling – is the agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical agitation of

various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning
Types of Tillage

 Primary tillage such as plowing tends
to produce a rough surface finish

 Secondary Tillage: tillage that is shallower
tillage tends to produce a smoother
surface finish, such as that required to
make a good seedbed for many crops.

Tools for tilling:

 Plow – is the primary tillage tool used by farmers to break up the soil
and begin the process of producing crop. It cuts layer of soil from the
underlying subsoil and inverts it, so that vegetation or material on the
surface is buried.

 Shovel/spade– a tool consisting of a large shallow concave head
attached to the end of a long handle, used for lifting loose material and
moving it elsewhere.

3. Pulverizing – is the process of reducing soil
particles into fine texture. It is done by harrowing.
Tools for pulverizing:

 Harrow (comb-tooth harrow) – an iron frame
with spikes or disks in echelon, drawn by
tractor or an animal and used after plowing to
break up clods of the soil into a fine tilt, to
cover seed with or to tear up weeds.

4. Furrowing – is the process of making trench in the soil for planting.
Tools for furrowing:

 Plow

 Shovel
Procedure in Plowing and Harrowing:

1. Prepare all the needed tools and equipment for the job to be done.
2. Install the plow.
3. Harrow first the field properly to topple down grasses or crops previously

harvested.
4. Plow the field to break up the soil.
5. Allow the field heated under the heat of the sun so to break the soil sods.
6. One week later, harrow the field and allow the weeds to grow.
7. When weed seeds are growing, plow again to eradicate them.
8. Finally, harrow the field to pulverize the soil properly and level higher

Land preparation is important to ensure that the rice field is ready for planting.

It typically involves

1. plowing to "till" or dig-up, mix, and overturn the soil

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2. harrowing to break the soil clods into smaller mass and incorporate plant
residue

3. leveling the field: it turns the soil texture into fine and smooth particles.

Primary Land Preparation
1. Mould Board Plow

 It is the most Important plough for primary tillage in canal irrigated or
heavy rain areas where too much weeds grow.

 To completely invert and pulverize the soil,
up-root all weeds, trash and crop residues
and bury them under the soil.

 It is also used for turning and mixing green
manure crop for decaying under the soil,
which adds humus to the soil.

2. Disc Plough
 It is especially useful in hard and dry, trashy, stony or stumpy land
conditions and in soil where scouring is
a major problem.
 It is more suitable for land in which there
is much fibrous growth of weeds as the disc
cuts and incorporates the weeds.

Secondary tillage implements
1. Lighter or finer operations performed on the soil after primary tillage is
known as secondary tillage.
3. After ploughing, the fields are left with large clods with some weeds and
partially uprooted stubbles.
4. Harrowing is to be done to a shallow depth to crush the clods and to
uproot the remaining weeds and stubbles.
Rotary tiller: The rotary tiller is widely considered as the most important
implement as it provides fine degree of soil pulverization. It is directly
mounted to the tractor and operated.

Reference:
1. www.fao.org
2. www.nzdl.org>gsdlmod.

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SELF-CHECK 2.1-3

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of your answer, write your answer on the
answer sheet provided for.

1. It is to be done to a shallow depth to crush the clods and to uproot the

remaining weeds and stubbles.

a. Plowing b. levelling c. harrowing d. tilling

2. It is widely considered as the most important implement as it provides fine

degree of soil pulverization. It is directly mounted to the tractor and

operated.

a. Rotary tiller c. disc plough

b. Mould board plough d. bulldozer

3. It turns the soil texture into fine and smooth particles.

a. Plowing b. levelling c. harrowing d, furrowing

4. It is also used for turning and mixing green manure crop for decaying

under the soil, which adds humus to the soil.

a. Disc plow b. rotary tiller c. mould board plow d. all of the above

5. To break the soil clods into smaller mass and incorporate plant residue

a. Harrowing b. furrowing c. levelling d. plowing

B. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the correct answer and write your answer on the
answer sheet provided for.

_____________1.Is the process of making trench in the soil for planting.

_____________2. The site should be serviced by good roads for ease of transport
and to potential customers.

_____________3. Is the primary tillage tool used by farmers to break up the soil

and begin the process of producing crop?
_____________4. Refer to the tools, materials, equipment and the stock / tool room

for the farm equipment and supplies
_____________5. a tool consisting of a large shallow concave head attached to the
end of a long handle, used for lifting loose material and moving it elsewhere.

_____________6. it is the basic foundation for plant growth and development. It
also refers to the type, drainage, depth, fertility and pH level.

_____________7.is the process of reducing soil particles into fine texture.

_____________8. refers to the socio-economic factors
_____________9.is the agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical agitation of
various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning.
____________10. it refers to the temperature, rainfall, light humidity and air

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ANWER KEY 2.1-3

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A

B

1. Furrowing
2. Accessibility
3. Plow
4. Facilities / amenities
5. Shovel/spade
6. Soil
7. Pulverizing
8. Socio-economic consideration
9. Tilling
10. Climatic requirements

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Title : JOB SHEET 2.1-3

PREPARE LAND

Performance Objectives:

Given the necessary tools and materials for land preparation, you
should be able to perform the activity according to trainer’s /supervisor
instruction.
Materials /Supplies : area

Tools/Equipment : land preparation tools

Steps / Procedures:

1. Inspect the assigned area to be cleaned

2. Prepare all the needed tools for land preparation activity.

3. Perform pre-operational check on the tools and equipment prior to
the activity

4. Perform the activity according to the job standard

5. Perform post operational check of the tools and equipment

6. Implement 5’s on tools and equipment

Assessment Method:
Demonstration with questioning

Trainer’s Name: _________________ Date: _____________

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Performance Criteria Checklists 2.1-3

Criteria YES NO
1. Inspect the assigned area to be cleaned

2. Prepare all the needed tools for land preparation
activity.

3. Perform pre-operational check on the tools and
equipment prior to the activity

4. Perform the activity according to the job standard

5. Perform post operational check of the tools and
equipment

6. Implement 5’s on tools and equipment

Comments / Suggestions:
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Trainer’s Name :______________________ Date:_______________

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-4
IMPORTANCE OF SOIL

Objectives;
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:

1. Perform soil sampling
2. Know and understand the function of fertilizer

Introduction

Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gasses, liquids and organisms that
together support life

Soils are essential for life, in the sense that they provide the medium for plant
growth, habitat for many insects and other organisms, act as a filtration system

for surface, carbon store and maintenance of atmospheric gases. Soils provide
plants with essential minerals and nutrients

TYPES OF SOIL
1. Sandy-has a gritty element-you can feel sand grains within it, and it falls
through your finger
2. Clay- soil feels lumpy and is sticky when wet and rock hard when dry
3. Silty-are rare especially in the garden
4. Peaty- is very rarely found in natural gardens

5. Loamy -comprised of a mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the

extremes of clay or sandy soils and are fertile, well-drained and easily
worked. They can be clay-loam or sandy-loam depending on their
predominant composition and cultivation characteristics
6. Chalky may be light or heavy but are largely made up of calcium carbonate
and are very alkaline
TIPS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SOIL

 Composting an excellent way to recycle old kitchen and yard waste into
one of the finest soil amendments you can find.
Not only do you save waste from the landfills,
but the composted materials feed your
soil with lots of beneficial microorganisms.
Compost also helps reduce plant diseases,
and improves your soil drainage.

 Manure the best and healthiest way to improve
your soil versus chemical fertilizers. Cow,
chicken, rabbit, horse and sheep manure
contains a variety of other nutrients like
phosphorus and potassium from herbivorous
animal waste.

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 Practice crop rotation. Growing a diversity of crops in your garden keeps
the soil healthy too

 Grow cover crops: Another organic gardening tip to steal from farmers is
the idea of growing cover crops. Also called “green manures,” these cover
crops to add organic matter, suppress weeds, prevent erosion, fight plant
diseases and aerate the soil.

 Wood Ash: Ash is made up of small percentages of potassium, lime,
phosphorus, magnesium, aluminum and
sodium. Due to the small amounts of elements,
wood ash is often referred to as a low-grade
fertilizer but it works very well in conjunction
with other amendments. The ashes also improve
acidic soil by raising the pH.

Reference
1. www.boughton.co.uk>Producty>topsoil

2. www.motherearthnews.com>organic-gardening>8.st...

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SELF-CHECK 2.1-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of your answer and write it on the answer
sheet provided for

1. It is made up of small percentages of potassium, lime, phosphorus,

magnesium, aluminum and sodium

a. Composting c. manure

b. Wood ash d. cover crops

2. It adds organic matter, suppress weeds, prevent erosion, fight plant diseases

and aerate the soil.

a. Cover cops c. crop rotation

b. Manure d. composting

3. The type of soil that has a gritty element-you can feel sand grains within it,

and it falls through your finger

a. Sandy soil c. loamy soil

b. Peat moss d. chalky soil

4. The type of soil that may be light or heavy but are largely made up of calcium

carbonate and are very alkaline

a. Loamy soil c. peat moss soil

b. Loamy soil d. chalky soil

5. The best and healthiest way to improve your soil versus chemical fertilizers

a. Cover crops c. composting

b. Wood ash d. manure

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ANSWER KEY 2.1-4

1. B
2. C
3. A

4. D
5. D

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-5
FERTILIZER AND SAFETY PROCEDURE IN APPLIYING FERTILIZER

Objectives:
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:
1. Know the function of fertilizer to plants

2. Identify the different methods of applying fertilizer

Introduction:

Fertilizers are chemical substances supplied to the crops to increase their

productivity. These are used by the farmers daily to increase the crops yield.
The fertilizers contain the essential nutrients required by the plants including
nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus

Fertilizers play an important role in providing crops with the nutrients they need

to grow and be harvested for nutritious food. Fertilizers help deliver enough food
to feed the world's population.
TYPES OF FERTILIZER

1. Organic fertilizers are made from natural and organic materials—mainly
manure, compost, or other animal and plant products.
These fertilizers are a great source of nutrients, though there isn’t a

measurable amount of any specific nutrients—some bags will print
estimates.

Organic fertilizers tend to work slowly and over the long-term. It can help
to build up your soil over time. One of the best benefits of organic fertilizers
is that is can be made at home.

2. Inorganic fertilizers are made of up chemical components that contain
necessary nutrients. If you’re looking to give your garden a quick boost,
this is likely the best option for you. For successful short-term growth,

determine what nutrient your plant needs and use an inorganic fertilizer
with nutrient

FUCNTION OF MAJOR NUTRIENTS

Nitrogen Fertilizers

Nitrogen is a plan nutrient responsible for growth. This ingredient is useful in
fertilizers, particularly during the middle stages of a plant’s lifespan, when it
needs encouragement to continue to grow large and stem new leaves. Both
organic and inorganic fertilizers have sources of nitrogen in them.

Phosphate Fertilizers

Phosphorous is a nutrient that plants need continuously. Throughout their
lifecycle, phosphorous help to strengthen the root system and stems of a plant.
Flowering, seeding, and fruiting can all be improved with phosphorous.

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Plants with a phosphorous deficiency will experience stunted growth.
Phosphorous is long-lasting and slow acting. Using fertilizer in your soil before
planting is generally a good idea.

Potassium

Potassium will help your plants to grow deeper and stronger roots. It can also
help protect your plants from harm when they are deprived of other nutrients.
This nutrient is vital for photosynthesis and has the ability to slow down any
diseases that may infect your garden. Potassium fertilizer has a lot of benefits.
The when and how of planting this fertilizer will depend on what you’re are
planting. When you are using this fertilizer, place it as close to the roots as
possible.

If there is a potassium deficiency in your plant, you may see yellowing or
browning on the edges of leaves. Leaves will eventually die off if the deficiency
continues.

METHODS OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

1. Broadcasting: It refers to spreading fertilizers uniformly all over the field

 Top dressing It is the broadcasting of fertilizers particularly
nitrogenous fertilizers in closely sown crops

 Basal application -the application of fertilizer at the base of the plant
before planting.

2. Placement: It refers to the placement of fertilizers in soil at a specific place
with or without reference to the position of the seed.

 Plough sole placement: In this method, fertilizer is placed at the
bottom of the plough furrow in a continuous band during the process
of ploughing

 Deep placement: It is the placement of ammonia Cal nitrogenous
fertilizers in the reduction zone of soil particularly in paddy fields,
where ammonia nitrogen remains available to the crop. This method
ensures better distribution of fertilizer in the root zone soil and
prevents loss of nutrients

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 Localized placement: It refers to the application of fertilizers into the
soil close to the seed or plant in order to supply the nutrients in
adequate

3. Band placement- It refers to the placement of fertilizer in bands

 Hill placement: It is practiced for the application of fertilizers in
orchards. In this method, fertilizers are placed close to the plant in
bands on one or both sides of the plant. The length and depth of the
band varies with the nature of the crop.

 Row placement: When the crops like sugarcane, potato, maize,
cereals etc., are sown close together in rows, the fertilizer is applied
in continuous bands on one or both sides of the row, which is known
as row placement.

4. Pellet application: It refers to the placement of nitrogenous fertilizer in the
form of pellets 2.5 to 5 cm deep between the rows of the paddy crop.

Reference:

1. www.chemicalsafety.facts.org>fertilizers
2. agritech.tnau.ao.in>agriculture>agri_nutrientmgt_met….

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SELF-CHECK 2.1-5

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of your answer and write it on the answer
sheet provided for

1. The fertilizer is applied in continuous bands on one or both sides of the row.

a. Band placement c. pellet application

b. Broadcasting d. top dressing

2. It can also help protect your plants from harm when they are deprived of other

nutrients

a. Nitrogen b. phosphorus c. potassium d. sulfur

3. It is a plant nutrient responsible for growth. This ingredient is useful in

fertilizers, particularly during the middle stages of a plant’s lifespan, when it

needs encouragement to continue to grow large and stem new leaves.

a. Phosphorus b. potassium c. sulfur d. nitrogen

4. The application of fertilizer at the base of the plant before planting.

a. Top dressing b. basal c. placement d. broadcasting

5. are made from natural and organic materials—mainly manure, compost, or

other animal and plant products

a. inorganic fertilizer c. organic fertilizer

b. complete fertilizer d. composting

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ANSWER KEY 2.1-5

1. A
2. C

3. D
4. B
5. C

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Title : TASK SHEET 2.1-5

IDENTIFY FERTILIZER

Performance Objectives:
Given different sample of fertilizer you should be able to identify it

according to their types.

Materials /Supplies : bond paper, pencil/ball pen, fertilizer samples

Tools/Equipment :

Steps

1. Proceed to the working area.

2. Familiarize the different fertilizer samples,

3. Identify it according to type of fertilizer and record it.

4. Discuss what you have recorded to your trainer/supervisor.

5. Implement 5,s in the area

Assessment Method:
Demonstration with questioning

Trainer’s Name: _______________________ Date: ___________

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Performance Criteria Checklists 2.1-5

Criteria YES NO

DID YOU…

1. Proceed to the working area.

2. Familiarize the different fertilizer samples,

3. Identify samples according to type of fertilizer and
record it.

4. Discuss what you have recorded to your
trainer/supervisor.

5. Implement 5’s in the area

Comments / Suggestions:

______________________________________________________________________

Trainer’s______________________ Date: ________________

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-6
WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

Objectives:
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:
1. Understand waste management program
2. Perform waste management

Introduction:

Waste management involves the regular collection, transportation as well as
processing and disposal or recycling and monitoring of different types
of waste materials. These services can save your business a considerable amount

of money, and can also prevent the environment from being harmed

RA 9003 was passed by the Philippine congress on December 20, 2000, declares
the policy of the state in adopting a systematic, comprehensive and ecological
solid waste management program that ensures the protection of public health

and the environment and the proper segregation, collection, transport,
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and
adoption of best environmental practices.

The most important reason for waste collection is the protection of the

environment and the health of the population. Rubbish and waste can cause air
and water pollution. Rotting garbage is also known to produce harmful gases that
mix with the air and can cause breathing problems in people

Solid waste management is the process of collecting and disposing of solid
waste materials. It is important to handle waste responsibly in order to

prevent environmental pollution and protect public health.
HOW DO YOU MANAGE WASTE?

TIERS TO WASTE MANAGEMENT
1. to reduce its environmental impact: pollution prevention and source

reduction
2. reuse or redistribution of unwanted, surplus materials; treatment,

reclamation
3. recycling of materials within the waste
4. disposal through incineration, treatment, or land burial.

TYPES OF WASTE
1. Liquid Waste. Liquid waste is commonly found both in households as well

as in industries
2. Solid Rubbish

3. Organic Waste

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4. Recyclable Rubbish
5. Hazardous Waste

5 R’s OF WASTE
1. Refuse
2. Reduce
3. Reuse
4. Repurpose
5. Recycle

METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL
1. Composting and Vermicomposting. This method is useful for the disposal
of biodegradable waste
2. Landfilling. A low-lying open area out of the city where garbage is collected
and dumped is known as a landfill
3. Incineration. This method is mainly used to dispose of the medical waste.

References:
1. www.solo.com.au>latest_news.the.importance-of.wa...

2. www.linkedin.com.pulse>importance-waste-management
3. 4waste.com.au.rubbish-removal>5-types-waste-know…
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SELF-CHECK 2.1-6

MATCHING TYPE: Match Column A with Column B, write the letter of your
answer on the answer sheet provided for.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. RA 9003 a. commonly found in the household

2. Reduce b. waste management

3. Reuse c. pollution prevention

4. Liquid waste d. collecting and disposing of solid waste materials

5. Solid waste management e. surplus materials

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ANSWER KEY 2.1-6

1. B

2. C
3. E
4. A

5. D

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LEARNING OUTCOME 2. CONDUCT FIELD LAY-OUT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 Tools and materials are prepared for field lay-out.
 Interpret field lay-out plan according to the recommended planting
system.
 Field is laid-out according to recommended planting system

CONTENTS:
 Tools and materials for field/farm layout
 Planting system

CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
 Materials, tools, equipment in harvesting operations
 Personal protective equipment

METHODOLOGIES:
 Individual self-paced learning
 Lecture

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written examination
 Interview
 Practical application (demonstration)
 Direct observation

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO.2 CONDUCT FIELD LAYOUT

Learning Activities Special Instructions
Read Information Sheet 2.2-1
Information Sheet 2.2-1
Tools and Materials for Field Layout

Self-check 2.2-1 Read and answer Self-check 2.2-1

Task Sheet 2.2-1 Read and Perform Task Sheet 2.2-1
Make a Field Layout

Information Sheet 2.2-2 Read Information Sheet 2.2-2
Planting System

Self-check 2.2-2 Read and answer Self-check 2.2-2

Job Sheet 2.2-2 Read and Perform Job Sheet 2.2-2
Plant Crops

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.2-1
TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR FIELD LAYOUT

Objectives
After reading this information sheet the trainees/students must be able to:
1. Understand the importance of field layout
2. Perform field layout

Introduction

Farm layout involves the location of the fields with respect to the farmstead and
public highways, the size, shape and number of fields, and the location of hog-
lots, feed yards, etc. In arranging or re-arranging a farm layout the most
important considerations are convenience and economy of operation.

An ideal farm layout is so arranged that there shall be a minimum of time
consumed, no retracing of steps and no lost motion in doing the routine work of
the farm.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR FIELD LAYOUTING
1. Measuring tools
 Scale tape
 Measuring tape
 Meter sticks
 Ruler
2. Rope – use in order to have a straight line in lay outing
3. Bamboo sticks –it serves as the marker

Plant layout is the plan for arranging the physical facilities and manpower
required to manufacture a product with the objective of utilizing them in an
effective manner

Field Layout simple way to lay out fields on content. Field layout is a light-weight,
developer-friendly approach to theming which uses php arrays to define layouts,
generating the necessary markup for complex node layouts automatically.
IMPORTANCE OF PLANT LAYOUT

Designing a proper layout is important because it has a direct relationship with
efficiency of operations and cost of production. A poorly designed layout will
result in inefficiencies and losses throughout the existence of the plant. As
Decisions regarding plant layout cannot be taken once and for all. Changes in
process and techniques of production necessitate changes in plant layout.
STEPS IN DESIGNING A FIELD LAYOUT

Step 1 Gather information
Step 2 Develop a block plan or schematic of the layout.
Step 3 Develop a detailed layout.

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INTERPRETING A FIELD LAYOUT

What do you Already Know?
Let us determine how much you already know about interpreting plans and
layout

Make your interpretation:
1. What is your area?
2. How many rows are there in the area?

3. How many plants are there in a row?
4. How many plants are there in the area?

5. What is the distance between plants per row?
6. What is the distance of plants between hill?
7. How many plants are there in row A?

8. What is the length of the area?
9. What is the width of the area?

10. How many plants are needed in rows A, B and C?

References:
1. openprarie.sdstate_educ>extension-cive.
2. Core.ac.uk>download>pdf

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SELF-CHECK 2.2-1

IDENTIFICATION: Identify the correct answer of the following questions, Write
your answer on the answer sheet provided for.

1. _________________ is the plan for arranging the physical facilities and
manpower required to manufacture a product with the objective of utilizing
them in an effective manner

2. ____________it serves as the marker
3. _______________simple way to lay out fields on content. Field layout is a light-

weight, developer-friendly approach to theming which uses php arrays to
define layouts, generating the necessary markup for complex node layouts
automatically.
4. ___________use in order to have a straight line in lay outing
5. An _____________________ is so arranged that there shall be a minimum of time
consumed, no retracing of steps and no lost motion in doing the routine work
of the farm.

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