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WEEK 8 ( HARVESTING OIL PALM )

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WEEK 8 NAME :   MUHAMMAD NUR IQMAL BIN ABD KADIR. MATRIC NUMBER :  2023173223 PROGRAMME :  DIPLOMA IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT AND AGROTECHNOLOGY. GROUP :  AT1103D DATE :  14 /6/2024 TIME :   7:00 am / 10:00 am LOCATION :  Farm s tingless bee  plot INTRODUCTION:  Harvesting begins when 5-8 fruits drop loose. Ripe fruit is yellow or orange in color, and orange palm oil seeps outside when pressed with a finger. Fruit bunches are cut manually by knife, chisel, or sickle. When plants grow too tall, fruit gathering is assisted with a hook.For palm oil, 3 years old can be harvested, but pollination takes 5-6 months. The important thing in the palm harvest is to pick the fruit so as not to grow unnecessary tree (VOPS). OBJECTIVE :  Maximize Yield: Harvest ripe fruit bunches efficiently to maximize palm oil and kernel production. Optimal Timing: Gather fruit at peak ripeness to ensure high oil content and quality. Minimize Losses: Reduce damage to ...

WEEK 7 ( PRUNING )

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WEEK 7 NAME :   MUHAMMAD NUR IQMAL BIN ABD KADIR. MATRIC NUMBER :  2023173223 PROGRAMME :  DIPLOMA IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT AND AGROTECHNOLOGY. GROUP :  AT1103D DATE :  7 /6/2024 TIME :   7:00 am / 11:00 am LOCATION :  Farm s tingless bee  plot INTRODUCTION:  This week, we were tasked with pruning excess and dead tree branches for better ventilation. Next, it can control tree growth and produce a balanced tree canopy structure and an optimal number of leaves. OBJECTIVE :  Enhance the tree growth pattern to make it better and faster. Preventing disease and insect attacks TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT : Wheelbarrow Glove Machete Boot  Leaf rake CHALLENGE: Hot weather Not enough time ACTIVITIES : 7:00am :   Exercise and check class attendance. 8:00am :  Next,  Sung a national anthem,  faithful insight UITM  and planter's song . 8:30am : W e pruned tree branches that had rotted and tidied up the plot area to make it look...

WEEK 5 ( Fertilizer, Survey and cleaning )

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WEEK 5 NAME :   MUHAMMAD NUR IQMAL BIN ABD KADIR. MATRIC NUMBER :  2023173223 PROGRAMME :  DIPLOMA IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT AND AGROTECHNOLOGY. GROUP :  AT1103D DATE :  17 /5/2024 TIME :   7:00 am / 11:00 am LOCATION :  Farm s tingless bee  plot INTRODUCTION:     This week, we carry out routine cleaning and fertilizing tasks, fertilizers are used to fertilize the soil and improve the quality of the trees. In addition, we collect the leaves and throw them into the disposal area to be burned so that the area looks clean and beautiful. OBJECTIVE :  To lessen the number of pests consuming the plot's trees and plants Plant trees that will draw stingless bees and enhance the area's beauty. Adds fertility to the soil and makes the tree grow fast. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT : Wheelbarrow Glove Machete Boot  Leaf cutter Leaf rake Fertilizer Scope CHALLENGE: Hot weather Not enough time ACTIVITIES : 7:00am :   Exercise and check class ...