Download or read book Farm AgSkills written by David Brouwer and published by NSW Agriculture. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farm Agskills is a comprehensive guide to basic farm skills. Learn about rope knots, wire knots, the basics of electric and conventional fencing, calibrating farm machinery such as a seed drill, boom spray or fertiliser spreader, inoculating and lime pelleting legume seeds, estimating pasture yields, planting trees, soil testing and farm safety. Simple to follow with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures. Farm AgSkills is part of the AgSkills series: books that provide clear explanations about a wide range of practical tasks performed in farming. Industry personnel and departmental officers have been involved in compiling these Agskills. CHAPTERS General safety precautions Rope knots The clove hitch The bowline knot The hay knot The quick-release knot No. 1 The quick-release knot No. 2 The sheet bend knot The eye splice The crown knot The back splice Animal halter Rope headstall Fencing Introduction to fencing Clearing and sighting the fence line (including over a hill) Erecting fence posts Hanging a gate Running out and tying off wires Constructing a horizontal end assembly Building a conventional fence step-by-step Safety precautions for electric fencing Wire joining for electric fences Earthing an electric fence Temporary electric fences Testing the electric fence Building an electric fence step-by-step Further reading Pastures Estimating pasture yields Seed drill calibration Best-value fertiliser Fertiliser spreader calibration Check flow rate (pendulum or discs) Check particle distribution Inoculating and lime pelleting legume seed Boom spray calibration Trees Introduction to trees Planting trees Direct seeding trees and shrubs Soil Determine soil texture Preventing soil structure damage Testing soil structural stability Measure soil acidity Taking soil samples Soil infiltration Appendix 1: Common classes of soil texture Appendix 2: Managing work health and safety risks What is a Safe Work Method Statement? Check your skill

Download or read book Amenity Horticulture written by Roger Bennett and published by Palgrave. This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book AHCSOL304 Implement Soil Improvements for Garden and Turf Areas written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ahcpgd201 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.

Download or read book Ahcpmg302 written by Snazzy Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess the effect to plants of plant pests, diseases and disorders and plan and coordinate control measures.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.

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Download or read book Land Degradation and Rehabilitation written by Faz A. Cano and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special issue contains a range of papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Land Degradation, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, September 12nd-17th, 2004. The main topics include: 1) Geographical perspectives. 2) Historical and archaeological perspectives of soil degradation. 3) Linkages with global issues. 4) Quantifying land resources stresses. 5) Managing land quality to reduce degradation. 6) Human impact on land degradation. 7) Policy and legal framework. 8) Rehabilitation of degraded land. The book provides information for researchers, educators, graduate students, policy makers, practitioners, and advocates interested in land degradation and sustainable use of soils.

Download or read book AHCSOL401 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a soil sample and interpret the test results.This unit applies to individuals whose job role includes undertaking soil or growing media sampling and interpreting the results as a foundation for further horticultural operations such as nutrition programs and irrigation scheduling.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

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Download or read book Ahcmom304 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.This unit does not apply to chainsaws, tractors, vehicles or earth moving equipment.

Download or read book Ahcpcm302 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

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Download or read book Ahcpcm306 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify client issues or requirements, identify the preferred solution, and provide information and solutions to clients.

Download or read book Ahcpcm204 written by SNAZZY Learning Solutions and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants, including desired species and weeds, and to document and confirm plant identification.The unit applies to individuals who recognise plants under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.