By the end of the lesson, the learner can outline the main stages of producing a food crop from land preparation to harvest.
By the end of the lesson, the learner can explain the practices and benefits of organic gardening.
By the end of the lesson, the learner can compare organic and inorganic methods of maintaining soil fertility.
Transcript
[0:00] Every plate of food starts on a farm. Producing a crop follows clear stages from preparing land to harvesting.
[0:40] First we prepare the land by clearing, ploughing and harrowing to make a fine, soft seedbed.
[1:20] Then we plant at the right spacing and depth, using clean, certified seed or healthy seedlings.
[2:05] During growth we weed, water, control pests and feed the soil. Organic farmers use compost and manure instead of factory fertilisers.
[2:50] Organic gardening builds living soil, avoids harmful chemicals, and produces safe, healthy vegetables for the family and market.
[3:30] Finally we harvest at the right maturity, then handle the produce carefully to keep it fresh.
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