Reduce the number of words, make it concise while still stating the vital points: PRE-PLANTING OPERATIONS SITE SELECTION: A section of land located behind the Faculty of Agriculture at the Abuja campus of Uniport was utilized for the cultivation o

**PRE-PLANTING OPERATIONS** **SITE SELECTION:** Land behind the Faculty of Agriculture at Uniport, Abuja, was chosen for crop cultivation. **LAND PREPARATION:** Hired laborers manually cleared the land and formed ridges. Effective soil preparation is crucial for root establishment and nutrient absorption. Ridges promote drainage, oxygen exchange, and temperature optimization, reducing waterlogging and erosion in high rainfall areas. **MANURE APPLICATION:** Dried poultry droppings were applied to enhance nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium availability. **PLANTING:** After soil amendment, I participated in planting, learning about seed spacing and depth to maximize yield. Healthy cassava stems were selected for planting.