ELI Excursion Report

AN EXCURSION REPORT
HELD AT
POMOLOGY AND AGRO SERVICES FARM LIMITED
ODANBON SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGBOMOSO.
OYO STATE
DONE BY
OKELEYE ELIZABETH ADEBISI
206510
SUBMITTED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF
CROP AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,
OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE.
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

AWARD OF A BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B.TECH) DEGREE IN
CROP AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OCTOBER, 2024.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am very grateful to God Almighty who made the completion of this excursion possible for
me, To Him be all the glory.
I also acknowledge the support of my parents Mr & Mrs OKELEYE, thank you so much,
God bless you mum and dad.
Special thanks to the entire workers of LAUTECH Teaching and Research Farm Ogbomoso,
Oyo State.
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this report to God Almighty who see me throughout this report.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Excursion
1.2 Brief History of the Farm
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Management/Production practice on the Farm
2.1 Pineapple Unit
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Conclusion and Recommendation
3.1 Conclusion
3.2 Recommendation
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Excursion can be defined as an educational tour or a trip by a group of people (i.e students),
usually made for education trip, physical purpose or visitation of agricultural students to
agricultural firms so as to gain experience.
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE EXCURSION
 To further stimulate the interest of agriculture as a noble profession in the

internees.
 It enhances the curriculum. Field trips are rich in educational possibilities as
students learn from actual hands-on experiences, rather than by simply reading or
hearing about something.
 Field trips help the students appreciate the relevance and importance of what they
learn in the classroom
1.2 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FARM
Pomology and agro services farm limited, located at Odanbon, Surulere local government,
Ogbomoso, Oyo state. Pomology and agro services farm limited is an agro service farm under
the management of Mr. SUNDAY OLUFEMI OLANREWAJU. The farm was established in
2017 with 1 acre of land for pineapple farming but has expanded to 100 acres of land. The
farmland is dominated mainly for pineapple farming. They also train, educate and counsel
farmer.
Pomology is a branches of horticulture that has to deal with fruit crop production e.g.
pineapple, cashew, pawpaw, mango etc.
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CHAPTER TWO
2.0 MANAGEMENT/PRODUCTION PRACTICES ON THE FARM
2.1. PINEAPPLE FARMING
The pineapple farming is encouraged on large scale, however, it can be grown as backyard
farming with great return. It is profitability lies in it technicalities and good management. The
suitable soil for growing pineapple is sandy loamy soil with PH o between 5.0 -6.0.
Best season for pineapple
Pineapple is a humid tropical plant. It grows well, both in the plains and also at elevations not
exceeding 900 meters. it tolerates neither very high temperature nor frost. The botanical name
of pineapple Ananas Comosus
Pineapple usually flowers from February to April and the fruits are ready from July to
September. Sometimes, off season flowers appear and they produce fruits in September-
December
The spacing of pineapple plants
For commercial viability, high-density cultivation is recommended. Planting density of
63,300plant/ha (22. x 60 x7cm) is ideal for sub-tropical and mildly humid conditions,
whereas for hot and humid conditions a plant density of 53,300 plants/ha. Spaced at 25cm
from plant to plant within a row, 60cm from row to row and 90cm from trench to trench
(25cm x 60cm x 90cm). The unit was supervised by Mr. OLUFEMI.
Things to take into consideration before plant a pineapple
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 Weather
 Environment
 Soil Test
Planting Material
 Sucker
 Slips
 Crown
Fertilizer Applications
Fertilizer is applications is applied after one or two months of planting of pineapple.
There are two types of applying a fertilizer:
 Organic: Poultry dung
 Inorganic: Urea, NPK
Methods of Application
 Apply by drilling
 Placement Method
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CHAPTER THREE
3.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATION
3.1 CONCLUSION
This has been a great privilege to be exposed to various aspects of agricultural production and
I strongly believe that this well organized and memorable excursion just came in time for me
to enhance my professional skills as agricultural scientist. It was really a time off exposure to
make me see the great benefits and the bright future of agriculture.
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3.2 RECOMENDATION
I recommend that the faculty should engage in more excursions and relating to each
department so that we can learn more about the practical aspect of our department, gain more
knowledge and skills on field to bridge the academic and industrial gap.

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AN EXCURSION REPORT

CROP AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

CROP AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.1 Purpose of the Excursion

1.2 Brief History of the Farm

2.0 Management/Production practice on the Farm

2.1 Pineapple Unit

3.0 Conclusion and Recommendation

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE EXCURSION

 To further stimulate the interest of agriculture as a noble profession in the

1.2 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FARM

2.0 MANAGEMENT/PRODUCTION PRACTICES ON THE FARM

2.1. PINEAPPLE FARMING

Best season for pineapple

The spacing of pineapple plants

For commercial viability, high-density cultivation is recommended. Planting density of

(25cm x 60cm x 90cm). The unit was supervised by Mr. OLUFEMI.

Things to take into consideration before plant a pineapple

Fertilizer is applications is applied after one or two months of planting of pineapple.

There are two types of applying a fertilizer:

 Organic: Poultry dung

 Inorganic: Urea, NPK

3.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATION

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