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SPM Pertanian study plan

SPM Pertanian · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

Asas Pertanian

  • Define asas pertanian terms (pertanian, agronomi, hortikultur, akuakultur) and classify 20 local crops and livestock examples into their correct subsector

  • Label the layers and horizons of a soil profile diagram and explain the role of humus, clay and sand in soil fertility

  • Calculate soil pH interpretation ranges and list the correct amendment (kapur, gipsum, bahan organik) for each of five given soil scenarios

  • Describe the nitrogen cycle stages and match three common fertilizers (urea, NPK 15:15:15, kompos) to their nutrient content and appropriate use

Your checkpoint

A one-page handwritten summary sheet of soil and fertilizer facts, plus 25 self-written recall questions with answer key scored at 80% or better

Week 2

Asas Pertanian & Pengeluaran Tumbuhan

  • Identify plant anatomy parts (akar, batang, daun, bunga) and state the function of each in nutrient and water transport

  • Explain photosynthesis and respiration in words and state three factors that limit plant growth in Malaysian conditions

  • Classify 15 given crops as tanaman makanan, tanaman industri, or tanaman hortikultur and justify each classification

  • Distinguish between tanah gambut, tanah laterit and tanah aluvium and name one crop suited to each

Your checkpoint

A completed crop classification table of 15 crops with subsector, suitable soil type and one limiting factor per crop

Week 3

Pengeluaran Tumbuhan

  • Sequence the nursery steps for a named crop (semai benih, penyediaan semaian, pemindahan) and state the timing and condition for each step

  • Compare vegetative propagation (keratan, tut, cantuman) with seed propagation and select the right method for four given crops

  • Calculate seed rate, plant spacing and plant population per hectare for three worked examples

  • State the water, light and nutrient requirements of one leafy vegetable and one fruit tree from transplanting to harvest

Your checkpoint

A worked planting plan for one chosen crop: spacing, population per hectare, nursery timeline and irrigation schedule, with calculations shown

Week 4

Pengeluaran Tumbuhan

  • Identify 10 common pests and diseases of Malaysian crops from written symptom descriptions and name the causal organism for each

  • Distinguish between biological, cultural, chemical and integrated pest management controls and justify a choice for three scenarios

  • Explain the safe use of pesticides: dosage, interval before harvest, protective equipment and storage rules

  • Describe post-harvest handling steps (penggredan, pembungkusan, penyimpanan) and state how each reduces losses

Your checkpoint

A pest and disease identification chart covering 10 organisms with symptoms, control method and safety note, self-tested to 8/10

Week 5

Pengeluaran Haiwan

  • Classify farm animals into ruminan, monogastrik and unggas and state one digestive difference that affects feeding

  • List the nutrient groups (protein, carbohydrate, fat, mineral, vitamin, water) and state one feed source and one deficiency symptom for each

  • Formulate a simple daily feed ration for one ruminant and one poultry example using given feed composition values

  • Explain the main reproductive terms (estrus, gestasi, kelahiran, penyusuan) and state the typical cycle for one species

Your checkpoint

A feed ration calculation sheet for two species with all arithmetic shown and a one-line justification of each ingredient choice

Week 6

Pengeluaran Haiwan & Pengurusan Ladang dan Keusahawanan Tani

  • Describe housing, ventilation and stocking density requirements for one poultry and one ruminant system

  • Identify five common livestock diseases from written signs and state prevention measures for each

  • Explain farm record categories (kewangan, pengeluaran, stok) and state one decision each record type supports

  • Compute simple costs of production and break-even price for one livestock enterprise using given figures

Your checkpoint

A one-page livestock enterprise budget with fixed and variable costs, break-even price and a two-sentence profitability conclusion

Week 7

Pengurusan Ladang dan Keusahawanan Tani

  • Draft a simple farm business plan outline covering objektif, sumber, jadual kerja and anggaran kos for a smallholding

  • Explain marketing channels for farm produce and state two ways a small farmer can improve margin

  • Describe the role of agencies supporting farmers (contohnya Jabatan Pertanian, FAMA, LPP) and match three services to the right agency

  • Apply entrepreneurship concepts (risiko, modal, keuntungan, keusahawanan tani) to a short case description

Your checkpoint

A two-page mini farm business plan for a smallholding with budget, marketing channel and named support agency

Week 8

Asas Pertanian & Pengeluaran Tumbuhan & Pengeluaran Haiwan & Pengurusan Ladang dan Keusahawanan Tani

  • Answer one full timed mock paper under exam conditions and record the score per domain

  • Re-teach the two weakest domains from the mock by rewriting the missed concepts in your own words

  • Recall 40 key terms across all four domains in a written self-quiz without notes

  • Review and consolidate calculation methods (spacing, population, ration, break-even) with three fresh examples

Your checkpoint

A completed timed mock paper with per-domain scores, a list of weak topics and a corrected answer for every question missed

Milestones

Week 2: Score at least 75% on a 30-question self-quiz on Asas Pertanian (Domain 1) with no notes; if below, redo the soil and plant anatomy goals before moving on

Week 4: Complete the planting plan and pest chart, and correctly solve three planting-calculation questions unaided, confirming Domain 2 readiness

Week 6: Produce the livestock budget and score at least 70% on a 25-question mixed quiz on Domains 2 and 3

Week 7: Finish the mini farm business plan and correctly match all three support agencies to their services, confirming Domain 4 coverage

Week 8: Achieve at least 70% overall on the timed mock paper with no domain below 60%, and have a written correction for every missed question