16 January
Went with the team to a Landwise farm to take samples of the
pea harvest.
To take a sample we measured a 1m2 plot, and removed all the
plants in it, counting them. This was
repeated in 8 different plots.
Back at the agronomy shed, the samples were weighed and a
sub-sample taken. From the sub-sample the pods were counted, the peas were
shelled and counted, and bagged for further info gathering later. The rest of
the sample was shelled and the peas weighed. The two pea weights were then
added together.
Today I learnt that it hard to count when someone is talking
to you or near you. I found it easier to count aloud, so I volunteered to
shell, which meant I could talk to Tony (a casual worker).
This whole activity took us most of the day.
Note to self: wear old clothes during harvesting days!
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