Agriculture Standard 5-Unit 11 - Maintenance of Farm Tools

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Finn

This document, titled 'Agriculture Standard 5-Unit 11 - Maintenance of Farm Tools,' focuses on the essential practices for keeping agricultural implements in optimal working condition. It identifies various farm tools, including wheelbarrows, watering cans, rakes, digging shovels, sickle, pick mattock, panga, head pan, slasher, malodas, iron fork hoe, hammers, spade fork, and spade. The document further categorizes these tools and outlines specific maintenance procedures for each group. For tools such as hoes, axes, slashers, pangas, and sickles, recommended maintenance involves sharpening, replacing broken handles, removing soil from the blade, oiling the blade, and storing them in a dry place. Similarly, for tools like rakes, hand forks, and hand trowels, maintenance includes removing soil, replacing broken handles, oiling, and proper dry storage. The document emphasizes that maintaining farm tools means ensuring they are in good condition for use, which is crucial for efficient agricultural operations. This resource is part of the Jump-Starting Digital Learning in Malawi initiative, aiming to provide accessible learning materials, especially for rural learners, during school closures due to disasters or pandemics, creating a simulated classroom environment. The copyright allows for commercial use, adaptation, and addition, provided the original copyright and credits are maintained.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages9

Reading Time14 min

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Maintenance of Farm Tools

Maintenance of Some Farm Tools

FAQs

What does it mean to maintain farm tools?

Maintaining farm tools means putting them in good condition for use.

What are some of the farm tools mentioned in the document?

The document mentions wheelbarrows, watering cans, rakes, digging shovels, sickles, pick mattocks, pangas, head pans, slashers, malodas, iron fork hoes, hammers, spade forks, and spades.

What are the recommended maintenance steps for hoes, axes, slashers, pangas, and sickles?

For these tools, maintenance includes sharpening, replacing broken handles, removing soil from the blade, oiling the blade, and storing them in a dry place.

Jul 17, 2026

Uploaded by Finn