Describe a Studied Farm (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Where should the dwelling house be positioned on a farm?
Where should the dwelling house be positioned on a farm?
Away from main working areas
Why is the dairy parlour typically located close to the main farmhouse?
Why is the dairy parlour typically located close to the main farmhouse?
For convenience as milking happens twice daily
Why must silage pits and bales be positioned away from waterways?
Why must silage pits and bales be positioned away from waterways?
To prevent environmental contamination
What is the golden rule regarding slurry tanks?
What is the golden rule regarding slurry tanks?
People should never enter slurry tanks
Which flooring feature is essential in livestock housing?
Which flooring feature is essential in livestock housing?
Non-slip flooring
How are slippery surfaces in the dairy parlour controlled?
How are slippery surfaces in the dairy parlour controlled?
Installing grooved flooring
How many key considerations should farm layout balance?
How many key considerations should farm layout balance?
Four key considerations
What protection measure is essential for machinery in the machinery shed?
What protection measure is essential for machinery in the machinery shed?
Installing PTO guards on all equipment
What type of storage is required for chemicals and medicines on farms?
What type of storage is required for chemicals and medicines on farms?
Locked, dry storage facilities
How are roadway risks on farms controlled?
How are roadway risks on farms controlled?
Signage, speed limits, separate pathways