Overview (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

Systematic planning & implementation to optimise crop production sustainably

Toxic compounds from fungi that can poison animals in feed

Growing different crops in sequence to improve soil & break pests

Higher yields, better soil, workload spread, organic matter

Growing two or more crops together in the same field

Protect & improve soil when main crops aren't growing

Uses GPS, sensors, data to apply inputs where & when needed

Combines biological control, resistant varieties & targeted pesticides

Grass and maize - high-quality feed sources for livestock

Accelerates breeding by identifying beneficial genes quickly