WEEK 7 (Circle Weeding)

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Hi! Salam UiTM di hatiku 💜. My name is Nik Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Lazin and now currently studying at UiTM Melaka, Jasin Campus as one of Diploma Agrotechnology (AT1103B) student. I am 20 years old and living in Terengganu.

     I am mainly doing this portfolio to introduce the students to our activities that we did on every Friday.

WEEKLY REPORT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

1. Boot

2. Hoe

3. Gloves

4. Gasoline brush cutter (5 units)

    - Petrol oil (5 liters)

    - 2T oil (50 ml)

    - Nylon strap (7-10 sets)

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES

Figure 1

A part 2 student gave a speech about what they had done last week

Figure 2

Only one gasoline brush cutter is needed for our row of trees

Figure 3

The hoe is also used to pull out grass roots from the soil

Circle weeding was performed the same as last week for the remaining four trees. Three trees were weeded using a hoe, and one tree was cleared using a gasoline brush cutter.

Tree 1

Figure 4

(BEFORE)

The weeds are very thick and disrupt the tree's nutrient absorption

Figure 5

Only tree 1, the weeds were cleared using a gasoline brush cutter

Figure 6

(AFTER)

The base turned out to be clear of weeds, making upcoming activities easier

Tree 2

Figure 7

(BEFORE)

The weeds are exceptionally thick

Figure 8

(AFTER)

The base appeared cleaner and tidier using a hoe

Tree 3

Figure 9

(BEFORE)

Following hoeing, other activities such as fertilizing, applying pesticides, and pruning were impeded by the tangled and stubborn weeds.

Figure 10

(AFTER)

The area appeared tidy after hoeing

Tree 4

Figure 11

(BEFORE)

Before we began hoeing, the weeds presented a formidable thickness

Figure 12

(AFTER)

After hoeing, the weeds were uprooted, allowing for improved soil aeration and nutrient absorption

Planning for next week's activities

1. Pruning the Trees

   Tools required:

     - Garden hedge shears (2 units)

Pruning is the selective removal of plant parts, including branches, buds, leaves, blooms and roots. It can involve the removal of living, dying or dead plant parts.

Benefits of pruning:

• Removing dead or diseased branches prevents the spread of diseases and encourages healthy growth.
• Thinning out branches allows better airflow and sunlight penetration, reducing the risk of fungal infections and promoting photosynthesis.
• Pruning helps maintain desired plant shapes, improving aesthetics and fitting them into landscapes more effectively.
• Pruning encourages new growth by removing old or unproductive branches, leading to denser foliage and stronger plants.
• Proper pruning can redirect the plant's energy towards producing more fruits or flowers, resulting in a higher yield or more abundant blooms.