Overview (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What does crop management coordinate to optimise production?
What does crop management coordinate to optimise production?
Nutrients, water, pests and soil health
Which forage crops provide high-quality feed sources for livestock?
Which forage crops provide high-quality feed sources for livestock?
Grass and maize
What serious threat do mycotoxins pose in crop management?
What serious threat do mycotoxins pose in crop management?
They poison animals in contaminated feed
What is the main purpose of crop rotation?
What is the main purpose of crop rotation?
Improve soil fertility and break pest cycles
In the 4-year rotation example, which crop fixes nitrogen?
In the 4-year rotation example, which crop fixes nitrogen?
Clover
What does intercropping involve?
What does intercropping involve?
Growing two or more crops together in same field
What does precision agriculture use to apply inputs exactly where needed?
What does precision agriculture use to apply inputs exactly where needed?
GPS, sensors and data analysis
What does marker-assisted selection do?
What does marker-assisted selection do?
Accelerates plant breeding by identifying genes
What approaches does Integrated Pest Management combine?
What approaches does Integrated Pest Management combine?
Biological, resistant varieties and cultural
What does soil testing identify to guide nutrient management decisions?
What does soil testing identify to guide nutrient management decisions?
Nutrient levels and pH status