Field Guide of Discovery-based Exercises for - Aseanipm ...

learning objectives
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Field Guide of Discovery-based Exercises for Organic Vegetable Production
• To create awareness and understanding among participants on the role of green leaf manuring
as a weed and soil management strategy in organic vegetable production; and
• To learn from others and do hands-on of proper green leaf manuring using weeds and other
crops.
materials
• Office supplies (e.g., Manila papers, notebooks, ball pens, marking pens, and crayons);
• Vegetable fields land preparation, weeding, and hilling-up operations in learning and adjoining
fields; and
• Other supplies (e.g., green leaf manures composed of weeds and other crops, shovel or spading
fork, top soil, tape measure, bolo, or scythe).
methodology
• Field walks, hands-on, and brainstorming
steps
1. Divide participants in small groups and ask them to conduct field walks and observe weeding
and post-weeding practices of organic vegetables in learning and adjoining fields. Take note of
cultural practices employed. Interview other farmers, if necessary. List down all observations
related to:
5 Kind of crops planted and crop stand;
5 Prevalent weeds, plants on the side of terraces, and hedgerows grown; and
5 Weeding and post-weeding practices, etc.
2. Go back to processing area; brainstorm in small groups and present output to big group. Conduct
participatory discussion to allow sharing of experiences among participants and facilitators.
Motivate farmers to share their best experiences in green leaf manuring using weeds and other
crops.
3. Develop an improved procedure of green leaf manuring as a soil and weed management strategy
in organic vegetable production.