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AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION (Level 6 )

Crop protection is the practice of safeguarding crops from anything that can diminish their yield or quality. This encompasses a wide range of threats, primarily:
 * Pests: Insects, mites, rodents, and other animals that feed on or damage crops.
 * Diseases: Pathogens like fungi, bacteria, and viruses that cause plant illnesses.
 * Weeds: Undesirable plants that compete with crops for resources like water, nutrients, and sunlight.
Here's a concise summary of key aspects:
 * Goal:
   * To ensure food security by minimizing crop losses.
   * To maintain the quality and marketability of agricultural products.
 * Methods:
   * Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A holistic approach that combines various strategies, including:
     * Cultural practices (crop rotation, sanitation).
     * Biological control (using natural enemies).
     * Chemical control (using pesticides responsibly).
   * Genetic resistance: breeding crops to be resistant to certain pests and diseases.
   * Precision agriculture: Using technology to target crop protection efforts.
 * Importance:
   * Essential for sustainable agriculture.
   * Protects farmers' livelihoods.
   * Safeguards ecosystems.

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION LEVEL 6

                       

Crop protection refers to practices aimed at safeguarding crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stressors to ensure healthy plant growth and maximize yield. It encompasses a range of methods, including:

1. Chemical Control: Use of pesticides and fungicides to manage insects, weeds, and diseases. This is one of the most common approaches but requires careful application to avoid resistance and environmental harm.


2. Biological Control: The use of natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to control pest populations. This includes introducing beneficial insects like ladybugs or using microbial agents like bacteria and fungi.


3. Cultural Practices: Techniques that involve crop rotation, intercropping, and selecting resistant varieties to reduce the impact of pests and diseases. These practices aim to create an environment that is less conducive to pest development.


4. Mechanical and Physical Control: Methods like hand-picking pests, using nets, or tilling the soil to disrupt pest habitats and prevent crop damage.


5. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A sustainable approach combining multiple methods to control pests, aiming to minimize the use of chemical inputs while maximizing crop protection and minimizing harm to the environment.

Effective crop protection involves a balance of these strategies to ensure food security, protect biodiversity, and minimize environmental impact.

PROTECTION 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

CROP PROTECTION

Crop protection refers to the strategies and techniques used to safeguard crops from pests, diseases, and environmental factors that can reduce yield and quality. It includes:

1. Pest and Disease Management – Using pesticides, biological control, and resistant crop varieties to prevent damage from insects, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.


2. Weed Control – Employing herbicides, manual weeding, and crop rotation to minimize competition for nutrients and water.


3. Soil and Water Management – Implementing practices like mulching, irrigation management, and conservation tillage to maintain soil health and prevent erosion.


4. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Combining biological, chemical, and cultural methods for sustainable and eco-friendly pest control.


5. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering – Developing genetically modified crops resistant to pests and harsh conditions.

SOIL SCIENCE

HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT