TAMBONGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Tambongan, Candijay, Bohol

AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION - 10

Name of Learner: _______________________

Section: ______________________________ Score: ______________

RESPONSIBLE CROPPING WORK

Crop protection is the science and practice of managing plant diseases,
weeds, and other pests (both vertebrate and invertebrate) that damage crops
and forestry. Crops include field crops (maize, wheat, rice, etc.) vegetable crops
(potatoes, cabbages, etc.), and fruits. The crops in the field are exposed to
many factors. The crop plants may be damaged by insects, birds, rodents,
bacteria, etc.

▪ Responsibility is a duty or task that is required or expected to do. Something

that you should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc.
▪ A guideline is a general rule, principle, or piece of advice.

The Crop Farmworkers and Laborers

Crop Farmworkers and Laborers manually plant, cultivate, and harvest

vegetables, fruits, nuts, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels,
trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include
tilling the soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or
pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested
products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or
participate in irrigation activities. They also apply pesticides, herbicides, or
fertilizers to crop.

What do you think are the responsibilities of crop farmworkers and laborers
based on the short story?

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What Is It

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Responsible Cropping Work

Daily Responsibilities and Work-Life of Crop Farmers and Laborers

Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nut, and field
crops. Duties may include tilling the soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting,
weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing,
and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and
farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.
Other tasks include:

• Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.

• Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and
application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during
planting and harvesting.
• Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
• Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled
machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate,
spray and harvest crops.
• Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical
equipment.

On daily basis, Crop Farmworkers and Laborers set up operate irrigation

equipment. They operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled
machinery to plow, harrow, and fertilizer soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest
crops.

A typical day for Crop Farmworker and Laborer will also include:

• Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and postharvest

treatment of crops.
• Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
• Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
• Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during
planting and harvesting.
• Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and
application of pesticides and fertilizers.

Responsible Cropping work in “Agricultural Crop Farm Manager”

1. Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting, irrigation,

chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record keeping.
2. Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for
management of crop productions

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3. Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment
maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
4. Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
5. Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops.
6. Records information, such as production, farm management practices,
and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
7. Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and
shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.
8. Analyzes soil to determine the type and quantity of fertilizer required for
maximum production.
9. Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.
10. Inspects orchards and fields to determine the maturity dates of crops or
to estimate potential crop damage from weather.
11. Plans and directs the development and production of hybrid plant
varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
12. Purchases machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed,
fertilizer, and chemicals.
13. Hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers, enforce safety
regulations, and interprets policies.
14. Negotiates with bank officials to obtain credit from the bank.
15. Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals.

Other Responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Crop Farmworkers and Laborers also repair farm
buildings, fences, and other structures. They may also repair and maintain
farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Crop Farmworkers and Laborers clear and

maintain irrigation ditches. They might also inform farmers or farm managers
of crop progress.

Also, they direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during
planting and harvesting.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them apply pesticides, herbicides,
or fertilizers to crops. To some Crop Farmworkers and Laborers, it is also their
responsibility to record information about crops, such as pesticide used,
yields, or costs.

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Assessment
I. True or False. Write T if the statement is correct, otherwise, write F on your
notebook.

________1. On a weekly to monthly basis, Crop Farmworkers and Laborers clear

and maintain irrigation ditches.

________2. Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-

harvest treatment of crops is one of the responsibilities of crop work.

________3. Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations.

reports.

________4. Confers with purchasers and arranges for the sale of crops is not
part of the responsibility.

________5. Records information, such as production, farm management

practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational

________6. Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and

shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.

________7. Analyzes soil to determine the type and quantity of fertilizer required
for maximum production.

________8. Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning is not needed.

________9. Procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for
greater efficiency and inaccuracy.

________10. In-participation in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and

post-harvest treatment of crops is one of the responsibilities of crop work.

II. Essay. Answer the following in your answer sheet? 10 points

1. Write 5 examples on how to become responsible for cropping work?

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Answer Key
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