Meaning of Horticultural Equipment Horticultural equipment is tools, instruments, and devices used for the cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal plants. Equipment and tools in horticulture are necessary for the Establishment and management of fruits, vegetables, ornamental, plantation, and medicinal crop farming. These equipment are paramount … Read more
Meaning of Fish Farming Equipment Fish farming equipment refers to the different types of tools or devices used for culturing, harvesting, and processing fish. Fish farming establishment remains one of the most crucial aspects of the fish farming industry. Poor pond establishment and management will constitute serious challenges on the fish farm. From site selection … Read more
Meaning of Farm Mechanization Application of technology, engineering principles, and agricultural practices has led to the invention and development of various types of machinery and implements. These practices have also led to the invention of modern machinery and equipment that use automation. The uses of these different farm machinery and equipment in carrying out various … Read more
Meaning of Poultry Equipment Poultry management is one of the most important aspects of poultry production. Poor management of poultry birds will lead to the outbreak of pests and diseases, which may constitute serious challenges on the farm. From housing to health management certain tools and equipment are necessary for the optimal performance of birds, … Read more
Meaning of Farm Tools And Equipment Farm tools and equipment are groups or sets of farm devices that are used in carrying out farming operations on the farm. The terms farm tools and equipment encompass different tools and materials used in achieving particular farming objectives. According to the West Africa Examination (2017), equipment used … Read more
Meaning of Farm Machinery and Implements/Equipment Farm machinery according to the West African Examination Council (2012) are mechanical devices with specialized systems or parts working together to apply power in performing farming operations. They are farm machines driven by diesel or fuel and are used to carry or power other farming implements. Farm implements / … Read more
Overview of the Sharpening File One cannot imagine the pain and difficulty associated with the use of dull tools in performing various operations on the farm and in the workshop. Using dull tools can result in damaged handles and blades, waste of time, and even lead to injuries on the part of the users. Therefore, … Read more
Overview of the Farm Tools and Classes of Farm Tools Farm tools remain one of the most valuable hand-operated tools used in performing various agricultural operations on the farm and in the workshop. These tools are called different names such as simple farm tools, small farm tools, traditional tools, ancient tools, crude farm implements, and … Read more
Carefully study the questions below and answer the questions that follow sharpening tool includes the following except? (a) File (b) Sharpening stone (c) Sandpaper (d) Cutlass. The answer is D. All of the above is a sharpening tool except the Cutlass Which of the following statements best describe sharpening tools (a) they are manually and … Read more
Meaning of Sharpening Tools These are manually or electrically operated tools used to sharpen the cutting edge of metal farm tools and small farm machines for effective and efficient uses. Newly purchased small farm tools are usually blunt or dull and require whetting before use. Tools such as cutlasses, kitchen knives, sickles (short handle), go-to-hell … Read more