A field practice report at the mechanization group, Potharvest unit, Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Instuitute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Date

6-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Arthur L. Fajardo

Abstract

Rice is one of the staple food in the Philippines. Consequently, rice production is important to the food supply and the economy of the country. Although Philippines is considered as the eighth largest rice producer in the world, it is also the world's largest importer of rice in the years 2010 and 2011 (FAOSTAT). Thus it is important to study and improve the existing systems and technologies. This report details on the process of rice production as part of the field practice of the author in the Mechanization Group, Postharvest Unit, Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Baños, Laguna from April 22 to June 13 2014. It discusses and evaluates different agricultural equipment used in rice production specifically on fertilizer applicator, seed preparation and mechanical transplanting. Moreover, it tackles about rice postharvest systems employed by IRRI. It also discusses the major problems encountered during field practice and some recommendations in improving it. In the end, the field practice was able to impart first-hand knowledge related to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Profession. As an apprentice, the author was able to develop working ethics by properly performing her assigned duties and responsibilities. As an intern, she was able to adopt an organized manner of performing tests and researches and systematized collecting of important and relevant data. She was also able to develop her working and communication skills though the opportunity of interacting and working with different types of employees of different nations. As an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering student, she was able to integrate previously acquired engineering concepts and principles from the related courses she took and gain practical knowledge and experiences which are essential to her chosen profession.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993 2015 A2 /G35

Document Type

Thesis

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