Integrated weed management for tomato productionJimae Magnaye
This document proposes an integrated weed management strategy for tomato production in the Philippines. It begins with an introduction on the importance of tomatoes in the Philippines and some of the challenges faced by tomato farmers, particularly weed problems that can reduce yields by 40-60%. The objectives are then stated as identifying common weed management strategies, comparing different programs, and formulating an integrated strategy. A literature review follows, covering tomato production requirements and reported weed management strategies, including land preparation, mulching, hand weeding and chemicals. Costs are provided for one strategy using rice straw mulch.
The document discusses the cabbage worm (Crocidolomia pavonana), a pest that infests cabbage crops. It describes the worm's life cycle and damage caused to cabbage leaves. Several control methods are mentioned, including cultural practices like thorough ploughing, biological controls using parasites and predators, and potential chemical controls. The cabbage worm primarily affects crops in the Brassica family and its larvae have different feeding behaviors depending on where they are located on the plant.
This guide provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. Key aspects discussed include the importance of education and marketing research, scheduling crops to hit premium price periods, and using soilless media or soil with organic amendments to avoid disease buildup. Maintaining rigorous pest management through sanitation, ventilation for humidity control, and using disease-resistant varieties are emphasized. Specific organic management methods are outlined for major diseases and pests affecting greenhouse tomatoes.
Organic tomato production differs from conventional production primarily through soil fertility, weed, insect, and disease management which focus on using organic methods like crop rotations, cover crops, compost and manures instead of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Fresh market tomatoes require about 75 to 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre which can be supplied through legumes and compost, with additional needs met through animal meals, rock phosphate and kelp meal. Yields of 650 to 850 boxes per acre are common, with efficient harvesting, handling and marketing needed due to tomatoes being highly perishable. Variety selection considers disease resistance, suitability to production systems and regional adaptability.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is an equipment? (4 points)
An equipment refers to tools, instruments, devices, and machinery used in agricultural crop production operations that require more power than hand tools. They are usually motorized or animal-drawn. (4 points)
2. Give the specific uses and function of the following equipment:
A. Hand tractor (3 points)
A hand tractor is a small tractor powered by a gasoline engine and used for tilling small areas of land. Its functions include plowing, harrowing, and transporting farm inputs and outputs. (3 points)
B. Four wheel tractor (3 points)
A four wheel tractor is a
Equipment, handtools used in farming. these includes pick mattock, bolo, sickle, crowbar, axe, grabhoe, light hoe etc. Definition of farm handtools and implement.
Integrated weed management for tomato productionJimae Magnaye
This document proposes an integrated weed management strategy for tomato production in the Philippines. It begins with an introduction on the importance of tomatoes in the Philippines and some of the challenges faced by tomato farmers, particularly weed problems that can reduce yields by 40-60%. The objectives are then stated as identifying common weed management strategies, comparing different programs, and formulating an integrated strategy. A literature review follows, covering tomato production requirements and reported weed management strategies, including land preparation, mulching, hand weeding and chemicals. Costs are provided for one strategy using rice straw mulch.
The document discusses the cabbage worm (Crocidolomia pavonana), a pest that infests cabbage crops. It describes the worm's life cycle and damage caused to cabbage leaves. Several control methods are mentioned, including cultural practices like thorough ploughing, biological controls using parasites and predators, and potential chemical controls. The cabbage worm primarily affects crops in the Brassica family and its larvae have different feeding behaviors depending on where they are located on the plant.
This guide provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. Key aspects discussed include the importance of education and marketing research, scheduling crops to hit premium price periods, and using soilless media or soil with organic amendments to avoid disease buildup. Maintaining rigorous pest management through sanitation, ventilation for humidity control, and using disease-resistant varieties are emphasized. Specific organic management methods are outlined for major diseases and pests affecting greenhouse tomatoes.
Organic tomato production differs from conventional production primarily through soil fertility, weed, insect, and disease management which focus on using organic methods like crop rotations, cover crops, compost and manures instead of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Fresh market tomatoes require about 75 to 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre which can be supplied through legumes and compost, with additional needs met through animal meals, rock phosphate and kelp meal. Yields of 650 to 850 boxes per acre are common, with efficient harvesting, handling and marketing needed due to tomatoes being highly perishable. Variety selection considers disease resistance, suitability to production systems and regional adaptability.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is an equipment? (4 points)
An equipment refers to tools, instruments, devices, and machinery used in agricultural crop production operations that require more power than hand tools. They are usually motorized or animal-drawn. (4 points)
2. Give the specific uses and function of the following equipment:
A. Hand tractor (3 points)
A hand tractor is a small tractor powered by a gasoline engine and used for tilling small areas of land. Its functions include plowing, harrowing, and transporting farm inputs and outputs. (3 points)
B. Four wheel tractor (3 points)
A four wheel tractor is a
Equipment, handtools used in farming. these includes pick mattock, bolo, sickle, crowbar, axe, grabhoe, light hoe etc. Definition of farm handtools and implement.