LOGBOOK FPA 200 (WEEK 11)

 

me : Syazni Syairazi bin jaffar

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Group:

M3AT110 3D

Lecturer :  MOHD ZAFRI BIN AB WAHAB

WEEK 11 ACTIVITIES

LOCATION : FARM MANAGEMENT UNIT, UiTM MELAKA CAMPUS JASIN

- KELULUT PLOT

TIME : 6.30 - 11.00 a.m

DATE AND DAY :  14  JUNE  2024 (FRIDAY)

INTRODUCTION

On the week 11 is about harvesting. Sir zafri give explain about harvesting oil palm. Oil palms can be harvested at 3 years old, but they need 4-6 months for pollination. The fruit, which is red, orange.

ACTIVITY

• Harvesting
• Cleaning 

OBJECTIVE

• Reduce pest and diseases 
• To produce more fruit

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Boot 
• Hat
• Hoe
• Wheel barrow
• Machete
• Cutter 

NATURE OF WORK DONE
6.30 a.m	Roll call
7.30 a.m	Moved to Agrotech   ·         Ticked the attendance ·         Singing Negaraku, UiTM Dihatiku and Planters song
8.00a.m	Pickup tools and equipment at store At kelulut Sir Zafri briefing about harvesting
8.30a.m	After that start do task
9.30a.m	Break
10.00a.m	Update group project plot and also we do planting
10.30a.m	Clean up plot. Than move into agrotech and store items in the store
11.00a.m	End of the class

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

Harvesting is essential for collecting crops at their peak quality. For oil palms, this starts at 3 years old, with fruit maturing in 4-6 months. The ripe fruit, which is red, orange, and blackish, is held by two fronds that need to be clipped. Harvesting should occur every 7-10 days for optimal quality. Using tools like sickles or chisels, workers cut the two fronds holding the fruit. Careful selection of the fruit is crucial to avoid unproductive plants (VOPS). After harvesting, the fruit must be processed quickly to maintain quality. Routine tasks, such as trimming flower trees and clearing dried leaves, help keep the plantation healthy and productive.