Describe a Studied Farm (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Dwelling house position on farm
Dwelling house position on farm
Away from main working areas
Dairy parlour location
Dairy parlour location
Close to main farmhouse
Where to position silage pits/bales
Where to position silage pits/bales
Away from waterways
Main hazards of slurry tanks
Main hazards of slurry tanks
Toxic gases can kill, drowning risk
Chemical & medicine storage requirements
Chemical & medicine storage requirements
Locked, dry storage facilities
Machinery shed location
Machinery shed location
Separate from animal housing areas
Purpose of PTO guards on machinery
Purpose of PTO guards on machinery
Protect workers from getting caught/crushed
4 key considerations for farm layout
4 key considerations for farm layout
Economic efficiency, safety, social, environmental
Dairy parlour hazard control measures
Dairy parlour hazard control measures
Regular disinfection, grooved flooring
Manure heap environmental control
Manure heap environmental control
Impermeable base prevents leaching