Barley, Wheat & Oats (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Winter cereals planting time
Winter cereals planting time
Autumn, typically October/November
Yield advantage of winter vs spring cereals
Yield advantage of winter vs spring cereals
25% higher yields
Area of spring barley planted annually in Ireland
Area of spring barley planted annually in Ireland
120,000 hectares (largest spring crop)
Primary use of spring barley (%)
Primary use of spring barley (%)
87% for livestock feed production
Height winter cereals must reach before winter
Height winter cereals must reach before winter
8-10 cm tall (for frost resistance)
Minimum germination rate for certified seed
Minimum germination rate for certified seed
85%
Protein content requirement for malting barley
Protein content requirement for malting barley
8.8-10.8%
Ideal pH for barley cultivation
Ideal pH for barley cultivation
6.5
Target plant population for barley (per m²)
Target plant population for barley (per m²)
300 plants per square metre
Storage moisture content for grain (%)
Storage moisture content for grain (%)
14% moisture content