S6.4 - tending plants and crops
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S6.4.0 - tending plants and crops
Description
Propagating, cultivating, pruning, caring for and harvesting plants and crops.
S6.4.1 - cultivating land and crops
Preparing and maintaining land for agricultural or horticultural use and promoting the growth of plants.
Examples:
– Prepare planting area
– Irrigate soil
– Spread fertiliser
– Maintain plants’ growth
S6.4.2 - planting crops, trees, or other plants
Description
Propagating and planting trees, flowers and other plants for production of food crops and other products, enhancing the environment or for scientific research.
Examples:
– Seed the ground
– Propagate plants
– Plant trees
S6.4.3 - pruning, cutting and harvesting, trees crops and other plants
Reducing the size, removing limbs, or cutting down trees, shrubs and other crops, by hand or with hand-held tools for purposes such as improving appearance, promoting the growth of fruits, and harvesting.
Excludes:
– Operating harvesting machinery
Examples:
– Prune vines
– De-limb trees
– Harvest grapes