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Figure 2.3 (a): Manual sowing Figure 2.3 (b): Sowing using a
calibrated planter

Activity 2.4

Visit nearby farmers and agro-dealers in your area to observe and inquire about:
1. The different maize varieties currently available in the market and the ones
recommended for your area;

2. Different sowing methods used by farmers; then, choose two methods and
apply them to sow maize seed in a selected plot of your school farm;

3. Observe and compare results between the two applied methods: on the
germination rate, plant spacing, seed distribution, sowing depth, emergence
time, evenness of plant growth and extent of weed growth, between the two
methods; then,
4. Summarise your observations and lessons learnt from this activity in your
portfolio.

Exercise 2.1
1. You have been tasked to prepare a piece of land for maize production. Outline
the step-by-step processes from clearing the land to final seedbed preparation.

2. A farmer wants to plant maize, but the soil is compacted and hard. Suggest
two methods of land preparation that would improve soil structure and ensure
good maize growth.

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