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TLE - AFA-ACP
Quarter 4 – Module 2
Preparing Harvesting Tools,
Materials and Records
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Preparing Harvesting Tools, Materials and Records

First Edition, 2021

Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for the learners to help them Perform
Preharvest Operations. After going through this module, the learner is expected to:
1. identify harvesting tools and materials, and temporary shed; and
2. check records regarding crops to be harvested.
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What I Know
Directions: Substitute the given series of numbers with the letter in the English
Alphabet A – Z to 1 – 26 to form a word/s. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. They are used to cut the stem of the fruit as close to the button, or
calyx, as possible without injuring the shoulder of the fruit.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
16 18 21 14 9 14 7 19 8 5 1 18 19

2. Usually made from durable plastic and are well ventilated that hold
the easily damage fruit and vegetables. They are designed to be stacked.

__ __ __ __ __ __
3 18 1 20 5 19

3. Used in harvesting leafy crops such as cabbage heads, pechay, mustard

and lettuce.
__ __ __ __ __ __
11 14 9 22 5 19

4. A hand-held agricultural tool with a variously curved blade typically used for
harvesting grain crops.

__ __ __ __ __ __
19 9 3 11 12 5

5. These are used during harvesting of tree crops depending on the height
of trees and are placed alongside trees, or rested against the canopy in
the case of larger trees.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
12 1 4 4 5 18 19

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 Preparing Harvesting
Lesson
Tools, Materials and
1 Records
This module will help you to acquire about the knowledge, skills and attitude
in performing preharvest operations. In this module, it focuses in identifying and
preparing harvesting tools, materials, and records regarding crops to be harvested.

What’s In

In our previous lesson, you learned about how to identify crop maturity
indices. While in our new lesson, it will help you to identify and prepare the
harvesting tools, materials and temporary shed and be able to check sample of
records regarding crops to be harvested.
1.

_______________________________________________________

2.
_______________________________________________________

3.

_______________________________________________________

4.

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________

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 What’s New

In harvesting, the utilization of appropriate tools and materials plays an

important role in order to save time, effort and energy. It minimizes the loss of
income because harvestable crops were harvested with proper care so as the mother
plant which will lead to high market value.
By looking at the illustration below, identify what harvesting tools will to be
used by the farmer in harvesting coconut. Write them on your activity notebook.

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 What Is It

HARVESTING TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND TEMPORARY SHED

TOOLS AND MATERIALS DESCRIPTION/USES

An implement used for mowing grass,
grain, or other crops and composed of
a long curving blade fastened at an
angle to a long handle.

scythe

A hand-held agricultural tool with a

variously curved blade typically used
for harvesting grain crops or cutting
succulent forage chiefly for feeding
livestock (either freshly cut or dried as
hay).
sickle

Used in harvesting cacao; it is mounted

to a long pole when the cacao plat is
tall.

Machete
The most common tools used for
harvesting fruit are steel pruning
shears. They are used to cut the stem
of the fruit as close to the button, or
calyx, as possible without injuring the
shoulder of the fruit. Some vegetable
fruits, like tomatoes, can easily be
picked by a simple twist of the hand,
Pruning shears while pruning shears are used on
others like peppers.
Usually made from durable plastic and
is well-ventilated. They are also
designed to be stacked. Fruits and
vegetables, which damage easily, are
picked into picking crates taken to the
cold rooms or packing sheds as soon as
possible. Clean, dry and sterilized
crates should be used to prevent
disease contamination.
Crate

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 Used in harvesting leafy crops such as
cabbage heads, pechay, mustard and
lettuce. A good quality knife with a
strong blade should be supplied to the
harvesters. Crates, which are damaged
in such a way that bruising or
puncturing of the crops.
could occur should be discarded. The
blade should be sharp enough to
facilitate easy cutting. A blunt knife will
not only reduce the harvest speed, but
can cause unnecessary damage to the
produce. Knives should be regularly
cleaned and disinfected while
harvesting to prevent the spread of
Knife post-harvest decay organisms.
Vary from home-made, single-sided,
two-legged ladders made from locally
grown wood to factory-manufactured,
two- or three-legged ladders generally
made from aluminum or wood.
These are used during harvesting of
tree crops depending on the height of
trees and are placed alongside trees, or
rested against the canopy in the case of
larger trees.

Ladder
In the case of smaller production areas,
where mechanical harvesters cannot be
used, a fork can be used instead for
lifting produce. The fork is inserted into
the soil at an angle, close to the crop
plant and then the plant and soil are
lifted. Take care not to push one of the
fork teeth into a tuber, bulb etc.

Garden fork
It is used to protect the yields from
exposure to sunlight and rainfall. It
serves also as resting place for farmers
after the long day work in the farm.

Temporary shed

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Records to Keep Related to Harvesting Activities
1. Harvest workers tallies or working hours.
2. Written harvest instructions.
3. Dates of harvest
4. Withholding period
5. Crop yield from each section
6. Weather conditions during harvest
7. Percentage of crop deterioration
8. Maturity measurements taken
9. Storage conditions
10. Machinery settings and adjustments (including repair and
maintenance)

What’s More
Directions: Choose from those at the box the best tool to be used in harvesting the
following crops. Write the letter/s of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D E

1. Potato _________
2. Eggplant _________
3. Rice _________
4. Pomelo _________
5. Cabbage _________

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B. Directions: Write the uses of the following tools and materials. Write your answer
on your activity notebook.
1. Crates- _________________________________
2. Scythe- _________________________________
3. Knives - _________________________________
4. Garden fork - _________________________________
5. Machete - _________________________________

C. Directions: Enumerate 5 records to keep related to harvesting activities. Write

your answer on your activity notebook.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Answer the question asked briefly in three sentences. Write your answer
on your activity notebook.

Why harvesting tools, materials, temporary shed and records are essential
during harvesting?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Take photos or draw all available harvesting tools and materials at home.
Indicate their functions. Paste or draw them on short bond papers.

Rubrics for Scoring

Criteria Score
Had 5 or more harvesting tools and materials and identified their 10
functions correctly.
Had 4 harvesting tools /materials and identified their functions correctly. 9
Had 3 harvesting tools /materials and identified their functions correctly. 8
Had 2 harvesting tools/ materials and identified their functions correctly. 7
Had 1 harvesting tool/ material and identified its functions correctly. 6
Had 5 or more harvesting tools and materials but did not identify 5
their functions correctly.
Had 4 and below harvesting tools and materials but did not identify 3
their functions correctly.

Assessment

Directions: True or False. Write T if the statement is correct and F if it is

incorrect. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
______1. A sharp knife will not only reduce the harvest speed, but can cause
unnecessary damage to the produce.
______2. Date of harvest is not included in records to keep related to
harvesting activities.
______3. Crates, which are damaged in such a way that bruising or puncturing of the
crops could occur should not be discarded.
______4. Garden fork is used in harvesting cacao; it is mounted to a long pole when
the cacao plat is tall.
______5. Temporary shed in the field is used to protect the yields from exposure to
sunlight and rainfall.

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Answer Key

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References
Agricultural Crop Production NC III Learners Manual Senior High School. Philippines:
Department of Education, n.d.

Curriculum Guide. AFA Agricultural Crop Production 9-12. Philippines: Department

of Education, n.d.

Primary Agriculture Learner Guide Harvesting Agricultural Crop. South Africa:

Department of Agriculture.

Self Assessment Guide Horticulture NC II Assessment tool

Training Regulations. Agricultural Crop Production NC II. Philippines: Technical

Education Skills and Development Authority, n.d.

“Scythe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster,

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scythe. February16. 2021

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