Chapter 6

Question 1

the process of preparing soil to provide favorable soil environment for plant germination and growth

Answer 1

Soil preparation

Question 2

Is the process of mechanically altering some physical characteristics of the soil for it be ideal for growing crops

Answer 2

Tillage

Question 3

• is the first tillage activity after the last harvest and normally the most
  aggressive tillage operation.

Answer 3

Primary tillage

Question 4

– is tilling the soil shallower than primary tillage. It is done after the
primary tillage

Answer 4

Secondary tillage

Question 5

• is the usual way of preparing rice fields for
  planting. The soil is tilled in a saturated or flooded condition.

Answer 5

Wetland tillage

Question 6

• is both for lowland and upland fields where the soil is dry during land preparation. This is done to
  obtain a mellow, firm seedbed for sown seeds to germinate
  in, control weeds and incorporate organic materials into the
  soil.

Answer 6

Dryland tillage

Question 7

Wetland steps on field preparation tillage system

Answer 7

1. Repair the dike to impound water
2. Irrigate the field
3. Perform primary tillage operation
4. Keep the field submerged for 5-7 days
5. Harrow the field 2-3 times at 5-7 interval
6. Level the field

Question 8

Dryland tillage system steps of field Operation

Answer 8

1. Ploughing the field without water
2. Harrowing the field without water
3. Repair the dike
4. Harrow the field 2-3 times at 5-7 days interval
5. Level the field

Question 9

Benefits of levelled land

Answer 9

1. Higher yield
2. Better weed control
3. Larger farming area
4. Fast seeding/less work
5. Better use of water

Question 10

Field conditions suitable for mechanical transplanting

Answer 10

1. Properly levelled rice field
2. Right soil condition
3. Correct level of water in the field
4. Right depth of puddled soil
5. Well decomposed weeds, straws and should be properly mixed the soil
6. Paddy field should be free from debris and stones.

Question 11

Also called the walking tractor or hand tractor

Answer 11

2-wheel tractor

Question 12

Is incorporated as independent drive clutch as well as individual steering cluthes or brakes

Answer 12

Gear type 2-wheel tractor

Question 13

Is with tensioner which would serve as clutch. The brake is usually in-placed at the trailer

Answer 13

Chain type 2-wheel tractor

Question 14

This is what’s going to protect you in the event of an overturn . An important part of that is the seatbelt.

Answer 14

Roll-Over Protection Structure or ROPS

Question 15

This little metal guard here is to keep articles of clothing or hair or anything like that from getting tangled in the PTO shaft when it’s turning.

Answer 15

PTO shield

Question 16

This little device will, will not allow the starter to engage unless you have the clutch pedal fully depressed.

Answer 16

Clutch safety switch or starter interlock

Question 17

• several features that are common to most tractors.

Answer 17

levers

Question 18

– can shift gears while on the move.

Answer 18

Synchronized gears and transmission

Question 19

• never shifting when you’re on the move.

Answer 19

manual transmission