Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
Investigate the use of fertilizers in crop production.
Indicators for this outcome
| (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. |
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