Meaning of Berry Picker A berry picker is also called the Berry comb, or Berry rake. The tool is designed to purposely harvest berries and other fruit crops. This small hand tool is specially constructed to ease the hassle associated with harvesting berries on the farm. Harvesting berries by hand picking can be a very … Read more
A hand trowel is a small farm tool that could be carbon steel, aluminum, or cast stainless steel. The tool is made of a metal blade and a wooden or plastic handle. The blade is like a kite or a boat-like shape. The tool has a flat or concave metal blade which is pointed or round at … Read more
Meaning The fruit picker is a hand-operated farm tool used in the agricultural industries for harvesting different types of fruit. This harvesting tool is a relief to orchards and plantation owners and managers as it enables farmers to harvest their fruit with ease, unlike the traditional methods of harvesting fruits by shaking or using a long pole, which often … Read more
Meaning of Harvesting Tools These are small hand tools used for removing crops from the soil or trees. Harvesting is the process of removing fully matured crops from the soil or trees. Crops such as yam, cassava, rice, beans, mangoes, cashews, cocoa, etc. need to be harvested when fully matured. Harvesting is mostly done when … Read more
Introduction They are also called simple farm tools, old farm tools, and traditional tools. They are small hand-operated tools used for performing minor operations on the farm. These small farm tools are manually operated (i.e. require force to operate). Their blunt edge requires constant sharpening for efficient usage. They are mostly used by small-scale farmers … Read more
Meaning of Agricultural Sprayers Sprayer in agriculture refers to a farm tool, device, or machine used for the application of herbicides, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and other agrochemicals to protect crops and animals from pests, weeds, and diseases. Agricultural sprayers are indispensable equipment used in the farming industries from land preparation to crop maintenance, the sprayer … Read more
Meaning of Discussion Method This type of teaching Method is also called the Socratic Method. It involves a conversation or debate between the students about a particular topic or content under review. In the discussion teaching method in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the teacher moderates the conversation or debate between the students … Read more
Meaning of Methods Teaching Methods of teaching refer to the specific instructional process adopted or utilized in delivering learning material for effective learning achievement in the classroom. Similarly, it refers to a set of instructional techniques used in imparting knowledge in teaching-learning processes. The success of teaching and learning depends on the types of teaching … Read more
Meaning of Poultry Drinkers Poultry drinkers are tools or equipment used for holding, storing, and providing water for poultry birds. They are made of metal, plastics, or ceramics. This equipment could be hung, placed on the floor, or specially designed to automatically provide water for birds. Irrespective of the types of drinkers used in providing … Read more
Meaning of the 21st-Century Skills in Agricultural Education 21st-century skills are increasingly becoming important as science and technology are rapidly advancing. Teachers and would-be teachers need to acquire these skills to succeed in their personal and professional endeavors. Navigating the complicatedness of modern society with the advancement of technology requires the development of 21st-century skills. … Read more