The Environment (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Main GHG from rumen fermentation in cattle/sheep
Main GHG from rumen fermentation in cattle/sheep
Methane ()
Daily methane produced per cow (litres)
Daily methane produced per cow (litres)
200-500 litres
global warming potential vs
global warming potential vs
300 times greater
Algae blooms consuming oxygen in water bodies
Algae blooms consuming oxygen in water bodies
Eutrophication
Main causes of soil compaction on farms
Main causes of soil compaction on farms
Heavy machinery & animal traffic
Main source of ammonia emissions on farms
Main source of ammonia emissions on farms
Slurry storage & application
Key benefits of rotational grazing systems
Key benefits of rotational grazing systems
Protects water quality & improves productivity
Benefit of covered slurry storage systems
Benefit of covered slurry storage systems
Reduces ammonia emissions & odour
Impact of monoculture grass on biodiversity
Impact of monoculture grass on biodiversity
Significantly reduces species richness
Purpose of buffer strips near waterways
Purpose of buffer strips near waterways
Filter runoff & provide wildlife habitat