TLE Agricultural Crop Production - Module 1

TLE Agricultural Crop Production - Module 1

• This module covers Farm Tools, Equipments, and Preventive Maintenance.
• It is a self-learning module for Grade 7/8 students.
• The module is designed to help students master farm tools and equipment.
• The module is part of the K to 12 Curriculum.
• It aims to engage learners in guided and independent learning.
• The module considers learners' needs and circumstances.
• The module includes activities for independent practice.
• It includes helpful tips and strategies for educators.
• The module emphasizes the importance of farm tools and equipment maintenance.

Lesson 1: Farm Tools and Equipment

• Farm tools are crucial for agricultural crop production.
• Tools are used for various tasks in farming.
• Examples of digging tools include: bolo, crowbar, grub hoe.
• Examples of transferring soil tools include: shovel, spading fork, spade.
• Other tools include: knife, axe, pruning shear, hand cultivator tools.
• Sprayers are used for applying pesticides.
• Tools are used to till land, remove weeds, and maintain crops.

Lesson 2: Preventive Maintenance of Tools and Equipment

• Pre-operational checks are essential.
• Regular checks prevent damage and ensure safety.
• Tools and equipment should be cleaned, sharpened, and oiled.
• Proper procedures for cleaning, sharpening, and oiling are detailed.
• The process includes steps to complete the maintenance.

Lesson 3: Procedures in Cleaning, Sharpening, and Oiling of Farm Tools and Equipment

• Cleaning involves removing dirt, mud, and other debris from tools.
• Sharpening requires using whetstones, files, or other sharpening tools.
• Oiling helps prevent rust and corrosion, improving tool lifespan.
• A road map is provided for cleaning farm tools
• Proper storage of farm tools and equipment.
• Importance of proper storage, safety and business.
• Cleaning tools and equipment using a rag and clean water.
• Specific steps are provided in the lesson about cleaning and sharpening tools and equipment.

Lesson 4: Storing Farm Tools and Equipment

• Proper storage is crucial to tool and equipment longevity and safety.
• Tools should be stored in designated areas. The order of storing tools and equipment is described
• Correct storage of various tools ensures proper maintenance.
• Important considerations when storing tools: dryness, safety, efficiency.
• Farm equipment storage is described in simple terms.