TOPIC CONTENT METHOD OF INSTRUCTION / Time allocated TOOLS / EQUIPMENT NEEDED 1. Introduction: Importance of fruit crops in food security and income Advantages of growing fruit crops Constraints facing crops production Modern technologies applied in commercial fruit growing for quality improvement e.g Application of phytohormones, pruning fundamentals, bagging, protected cultivation. Interactive Lecture (2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 2. Distribution of fruit crops in Factors affecting distribution of fruit crops in Manipulation of factors in order to extend fruit production in unsuitable area Advantages of establishing fruit crops in isolated rural areas Lecture ( 2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 3. Types of fruit crops Classification of fruit crops Plant species and orchard site selection for fruit crops, orchard planting patterns. Continuous assessment 1 Lecture (1 hr) Quiz (1 hr) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 4. Banana production Causes of decline Land preparation Propagation and planting Planting materials / tissue culture bananas Spacing and density Intercropping Mulching Thinning Pruning Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of Bananas (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 5. Pineapple production Land preparation Varieties Crop rotation Mulching Propagation and planting Rapid multiplication Spacing/ lay out Flower induction Harvesting Pruning Ratoon crop Planting and cultivation in organic farming Lecture (2 hr) Field visit Practical on production of Pineapple (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 6. Passion fruit Production Varieties Propagation and planting Land preparation Lecture (2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen,
Husbandry Trellis structures and support Pruning and training Intercropping Ratoon crop Harvesting visit Practical on production of Passion fruit (3 hrs) BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 7. Citrus production Important species Propagation Planting Transplanting Tree management/maintenance Husbandry Intercropping Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of citrus (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 8. Avocado production Varieties Propagation and planting Land preparation Planting out Manuring Pruning Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of avocado (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 9. Mango production Cultivars Propagation and planting Husbandry Formative pruning Structural pruning Orchard maintenance and hygiene Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of mango (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 10. Papaw production Importance, fruit characteristics, varieties, pollination, propagation, planting season, maturity period Spacing, culture, fertilizer and orchard floor management, irrigation and harvesting Continuous Assessment 2 Lecture (1 hrs) Test (1 hr) visit Practical on production of pawpaw (2 hrs ) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 11. Production and management of apples Factors favouring production Cultivars Propagation/Planting Cultivation Management of apple trees Pruning/training Pollination Defoliation Fruit thinning Weed control Intercropping Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater)
12. Production and management of small fruits e.g. Grapes Grape vine propagation Field nursery propagation Green vine propagation Vine yard establishment Pruning and training Canopy management control Mulching Fertilization harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) visit Practical on production of Apples and Grapes (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 13. Production and management of fruits e.g. Strawberry Soil and planting Varieties Propagation When to Planting depth Planting systems General care Blossom removal Fertilization Mulching Renovation Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk 14. Introduction to production of minor fruits e.g gooseberry Soil and planting Varieties Propagation When to plant Planting depth Planting systems General care Fertilization Mulching Harvesting Lecture (2 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of Strawberry and gooseberry (3 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 15. Production and management of nut crops e.g Macadamia nut Botanical description Origin Adaptation Cultivars Culture (soil, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, propagation, harvesting) and post harvest treatment and disease control Processing, quality requirements, packaging and storage Continuous Assessment Lecture (1 hrs) Field visit Practical on production of macadamia nuts(2 hrs) Practical reports (2 hrs) LCD Projector and Screen, BB/Chalk Transport (60 seater) 16-17 Revision Time Examination 9. SUMMARY OF TIME NEEDED