Unit: 1. Horticulture, Landscaping and Silviculture

​AGRIBUSINESS MQF LEVEL 1

Learning Outcome: 1. I can recognise the morphology and nutritional requirements of different fish species.

1 Identify different types of fish.
ECO-EDUCATION 

• Name one ornamental coldwater fish (goldfish or koi or mosquito fish) and one ornamental tropical fish (Cichlids or Siamese fighting fish or Mollies)


• Name one marine edible fish: tuna or seabream or seabass or dolphinfish or pilotfish.


• Name one freshwater edible fish: tilapia or pangassius or salmon. 


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  Label the different parts of a fish: gills; fins; scales; head.
  

2 Match the appropriate diet according to the type of fish.
 DATA ORGANIZATION

• Herbivore: Goldfish or Koi or Mbuna Malawi cichlid.


• Omnivore: Kribensis (cichlid) or Mollies or Tilapia or Pangassius.


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  Carnivore: Tuna or Seabass or Seabream or Siamese fighting fish mosquito fish or Hap/Peacock Malawi cichlid or Salmon.
  

1 Select the food type according to the diet of the fish.
EDUCATION FOR INNOVATION

• Herbivore: Spirulina, Kelp.


• Omnivore: Spirulina, Kelp, Artemia sp. (Brine shrimp), Daphnia sp., Bloodworms, Fish meal and Fish oil.


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  Carniove: Artemia (Brine shrimp), Daphnia sp., Bloodworms, Fish meal and Fish oil.

Learning Outcome: 2. I can care for fish in order to prevent and cure diseases and correct disorders

3 Identify the health and safety risks in aquarium fish care
DIGITAL LITERACY

• Risks: Electric shock; slipping; cuts; infections.

4 Identify the health and safety risks in fish farming.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

• Risks: injury from heavy machinery; infection; injury at sea; injury as a result of lifting objects.

2 Select the right conditions for a given fish.
 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING

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  Conditions: tank size; temperature; filtration; decor; salinity
  

1 Conduct tasks from construction to setup and basic regular fish care taking into consideration the health and safety aspect and under supervision.
 INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

• Construction: Each student must contstruct a fish tank of a minimum capacity of 30litres. If done in groups the minimum capacity should be number of students x 30 litres.


• Setup: Choice of location of aquarium; addition of substrate; add filter media;  add heater(if needed); addition of décor (including plants) ; addition of water;


• Routine tasks: water change; cleaning; feeding; water testing;


• Health and Safety: switch off electrical components before cleaning; be aware of sharp edges; wear rubber sole shoes; wash hands; handle chemicals with care.

Learning Outcome: 3. I can explain simple techniques in land preparation and plant care

5 Describe a land preparation technique required before growing a crop of your choice.
 WRITING

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  Land preparation technique for: a crop plant; or a horticultural plant; or a tree.
  

6 List problems associated with field production.
WRITING

• Problems: weeds; pests; diseases; weather conditions.
  

3 Identify adequate tool or equipment for a given land cultivation or plant care technique.
WRITING

• Techiques eg: de-weeding, tilling, pruning, spraying.

4 Select the appropriate irrigation technology for given situations.
EDUCATION FOR INNOVATION

• Technology: drip; raised sprinkler; ground sprinkler.

2 Produce seedlings of a crop using tools and techniques safely by following instructions under supervision.
 INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Procedure:

• seed tray or raised seed bed.
  

Learning Outcome: 4. I can identify market needs and the importance of profit, loss and tax

7 List the different types of horticulture industries in Malta: 
 INNOVATION AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING.
Eg:

• Edible Fruit production,


• Wine production,


• Olive oil production,


• Vegetable and Herb production,


• Forage production,


• Seasonal ornamental plant production,


• Perennial ornamental plant production.

8 Describe a local Agribusiness emerging market.
INNOVATION
Emerging markets:

• Agritourism: wine; olive oil; cheese and hands on farming or


• Organic crops or

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  Park Management (Ranger or Warden)
  

9 Calculate profit and loss.
DIGITAL LITERACY

• Work out expenses: purchasing; running costs; maintenance costs


• Work out profit/loss: turnover-expenses.

10 Writing a fiscal receipt including VAT.
WRITING

• Presentation of fiscal receipt.


• Record keeping and filing.


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  Working out VAT.

4 Compare organic and non-organic crop production.
 DIGITAL PRESENTATION

• Use of pesticides; fungicides; herbicides.


• Use of natural and artificial fertilizer.


• Growing media.


• Biological pest control

3 Produce a range of crops from seed/seedling.
  COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

• Range of crops by family eg: brassicaceae, alliolideae, solanaceae, cucurbitaceae, fabaceae, poaceae.
  


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