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SG-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-3- Angler)
Objective: - Show the skill in handling fish and in fishing
Have a good standard fishing rod and with hooks
Should be familiar with fishing in the area, and the methods used
Know the names of the different kinds of fish available in his locality
Understand the dangers of wading and the dangers of poisonous water creatures, and about the precautions to be taken.
Should have passed the master swimmer badge
SG-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-1-Woodman)
Objective: - Be able to show the knowledge and interest about trees.
Be able to identify 20 varieties of trees, know their uses, and be able to identify them from a distance.
Have a general knowledge of the structure of a tree , how it feeds, breaths
Name the dangers to which trees may be exposed, i.e. fire insects, diseases, other plants etc..Discuss with the examiner the methods of combating these dangers
Prepare soil and successfully transplant a young tree. Know how to deal with the wounds in trees.
Know how to select an axe, name parts, how to take care of it, how to sharpen it and the safety rules of axemanship
Discuss with the examiner the importance of protecting forests and how forests help us.
SG-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-2-Gardner)
Objective: - Be able to show the skill and the knowledge of home gardens, and the management thereof..
Pass or repass the Gardner Badge
Name 5 of the following pointed out in a park or a garden :- trees, shrubs, rock plants, grasses, herbs etc.
Prepare and discuss with the examiner, either a plan for a lay out of an herbaceous border with particular reference to continuity of bloom, colour schemes, and comparative height, or a plan for an ornamental bed of trees, plans, shrubs, bulbs etc. to give bloom all year round
Give a plan for a 10-rod allotment for supplying vegetables for one year, listing the seeds needed.
Show a fruit tree pruned by himself and discuss the principals and the purpose of pruning
Discuss and show the examiner how to propagate plants by seed, division, cuttings, layering, budding, and grafting
Give names of 5 varieties of fruit grown in Sri Lanka
Understand the importance of controlling the pests and diseases. Know how to use sprays, dust, grease bands.
Know how to cultivate and maintain the fertility of his own garden soil
Understand the dangers of pesticides, insecticides, weedicides, and the use of chemical fertilizer.
SG-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-4- Smallholder)
Objective: - Show the skill in handling poultry in a farm
Show proof that he has satisfactorily run a poultry farm consisting of atleast 50 hens from day old to laying
Have a thorough knowledge of the mesh and its composition, the grains and green leaves that have to be included in the poultry meals
Know the common diseases connected with poultry , their causes and treatment
Know how to prevent cannibalism in poultry
Have a properly constructed run on the deep litter system and how the run is maintained
Keep proper accounts of the running of the poultry
SG-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-4- Small holder)
Objective: - Show the skill in handling and maintaining cows
Show proof that he is looking after at least one milking cow.
Be able to milk a cow , bathe her prepare fodder, sterilize milk and care for dairy appliances and utensils
Know at least 3 cattle diseases, know their causes and suitable remedies
Know the hygienic standard needed in bottling and distributing milk
SG-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months None)
Objective: - Show the skill and knowledge in paddy cultivation
Know and have practice of various aspects of paddy cultivation i.e. from ploughing to harvesting in both seasons.
Have an understanding of at least 3 varieties of paddy and how they have to be grown to receive the best yield.
Discuss with the examiner at least 3 types of difficulties faced by the paddy cultivators at present.
Have a general understanding of ancient varieties of paddy endemic to Sri Lanka, and the benefits of growing them. Understand why some of these varieties does not need insecticides and weedicides etc.
Have a knowledge of pests, diseases , insects and weeds that may effect and harm different varieties of paddy, and remedial measures needed to control them
Have an understanding of the paddy land act and the activities of the “Govi Karaka Sabas”