Environment Evaluation and Selection for Crop Production (Part 1)

Question 1

APPROACH ON ENVIRONMENT EVALUATION

Answer 1

1. quantitative
2. qualitative

Question 2

APPROACHES IN STARTING CROP PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE

Answer 2

1. approach 1
2. approach 2

Question 3

APPROACH 1 (CROP PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE)

Answer 3

1. identify crop
2. find suitable area for growing

Question 4

PROCESSES INVOLVED IN APPROACH 1

Answer 4

1. crop feasibility study
2. determination of possible location/site
3. testing
4. full scale production

Question 5

APPROACH 2 (CROP PRODUCTION ENTERPRISE)

Answer 5

1. known area/site for growing
2. choose suitable crops to grow

Question 6

PROCESSES INVOLVED IN APPROACH 2

Answer 6

1. in depth site characterization
2. identify crop options
3. testing
4. full scale production

Question 7

STEPS IN CROP PRODUCTION

Answer 7

1. site selection and evaluation
2. land preparation
3. crop establishment
4. care and maintenance
5. harvesting and post-harvest handling

Question 8

REQUIREMENTS IN CROP ESTABLISHMENT

Answer 8

1. planting materials
2. selection and preparation
3. laying out
4. planting

Question 9

REQUIREMENTS IN CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Answer 9

1. nutrition
2. water management
3. pest management
4. specialized practices