The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Select crop species and variety
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Crop types and varieties are assessed and selected for their market potential and gross margin returns for the farm environment. Completed |
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Most profitable cultural practices and rotations are selected consistent with disease and pest management strategies, available machinery resources, and management for sustainability of resources. Completed |
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Production risks are identified for each crop and strategies to address these are determined. Completed |
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Environmental risks are identified and strategies developed as appropriate. Completed |
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Establish yield potential and quality specification for crop
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Relevant benchmark yields are sourced, where available, to assist setting target yields. Completed |
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Past production records are analysed to determine the key determinants of yield. Completed |
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Available models for calculating water use efficiency or other key determinants of yield are used, as appropriate, to assist in setting target yields. Completed |
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Quality specifications and target yields are established for all crops. Completed |
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Prepare crop program
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Proposed crop land areas are assessed for their nutrient, pest and disease status, water reserves, tillage requirements, and other factors before selecting crop variety. Completed |
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Records of chemical use are used, as appropriate, to assist planning to reduce chemical resistance. Completed |
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Crop variety is selected and paddock preparation, planting, fertilising and other treatments are planned. Completed |
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Optimum timing of planting, applications and treatments is determined and a calendar of operations is prepared. Completed |
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Cash flow budget for the cropping program is determined. Completed |
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Review production plan
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Logistical arrangements related to harvesting/transportation/marketing and other key operations are planned for the production cycle. Completed |
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Machinery and equipment requirements are planned and checked for the crop production cycle. Completed |
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Labour requirements are identified and planned for the crop production cycle. Completed |
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Seed, fertiliser, pest and disease treatments and other input requirements are identified. Completed |
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Physical and financial record keeping system is established to provide data for the analysis of crop performance, and to meet other statutory requirements including records of chemical use. Completed |
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Production plan is reviewed, amended where required and documented as a final plan. Completed |
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