Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30

(a)	Explore sources of information and on crop health research (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture and agronomists).
(b)	Identify the macronutrients (e.g., phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen) and micronutrients (e.g., calcium, zinc and boron) found in soil.
(c)	Explain how macro and micronutrients in soil affect plant growth.
(d)	Demonstrate soil-sampling procedures for developing an appropriate nutrient application plan.
(e)	Explain how to interpret a soil test.
(f)	Explore how a nutrient application plan is developed.
(g)	Describe the types of fertilizer (e.g., granular, liquid, foliar and anhydrous).
(h)	Explore the four components of the 4R fertility program.
(i)	Explain the numbering method (i.e., nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium [NPK] values) used for fertilizers.
(j)	Examine advantages and disadvantages of technologies (e.g., mid-row banders, spreaders, fertigation and variable rate application) used for different application methods for fertilizer.
(k)	Analyze the risks (e.g., excess accumulation in water sources and plant health) associated with the application of fertilizers.
(l)	Investigate how fertilizer application may cause issues with water sources like creeks and ponds.
(m)	Describe the health and safety hazards to workers and the public of common fertilizer chemicals.