Harvesting (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
What data must farmers analyse to determine optimal harvest timing?
What data must farmers analyse to determine optimal harvest timing?
Maturity indexing data & crop estimates
Why is snap picking not recommended for export citrus fruit?
Why is snap picking not recommended for export citrus fruit?
It causes oleocellosis from pressure
What is the correct stem length when clipping fruit with pruning shears?
What is the correct stem length when clipping fruit with pruning shears?
Between 1mm and 4mm
How should leafy vegetables like cabbage be cut during harvest?
How should leafy vegetables like cabbage be cut during harvest?
Cut at base as close to soil as possible
What does a combine harvester do in one operation for grain crops?
What does a combine harvester do in one operation for grain crops?
Cuts, threshes, and separates grain
Where should citrus picking bags be suspended on workers?
Where should citrus picking bags be suspended on workers?
From the side
When should vegetable crops be harvested?
When should vegetable crops be harvested?
During cooler parts of the morning
What is the best time of day to harvest tree crops?
What is the best time of day to harvest tree crops?
Early morning or late afternoon
What should be done before harvesting in hot conditions?
What should be done before harvesting in hot conditions?
Irrigate orchards before harvest
How should drivers transport harvested produce to packing facilities?
How should drivers transport harvested produce to packing facilities?
Slowly with minimised tyre pressures