Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR35
Module 35: Forage Crops (Optional)
Outcome
Explore the use of forage
crops in crop production.
Indicators
(a) | Identify the different types of forage crops. |
(b) | Compare annual and perennial forage crops and their impact on crop rotation. |
(c) | Explore the advantages and disadvantages of various harvesting methods for forage crops. |
(d) | Examine the types of compressions (e.g., alfalfa pellets, cubes and bales) used for forage crops. |
(e) | Explain the transportation and storage needs for round and square bales. |
(f) | Explore the preparation and storage of forage crops for silage. |
(g) | Identify the optimum moisture content of forage based on its intended storage. |
(h) | Describe the equipment used to harvest and process forage crops. |
(i) | Explain how the selected harvesting method of forage crops affects nutritional value. |
(j) | Explore the marketability of different forage crop products. |
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