Agri Flashcards
1
Q
Sheep dates
A
Tup in 5 November
Lamb 1st April - 5 Months
Wean 10/12 weeks old
Lambs sold augast - February
2
Q
How many sheep per acre
A
5
3
Q
Local Crop Rotation
A
Grass - Spring Barley - Grass
4
Q
Upland Sheep system
A
Older hill ewes can breed in the milder climates
Crossed with long wool sires to create mules.
Ewe and Whethers lambs are kept or go to the lowland farm to fatten.
Surpless females are sold to lowland farms.
5
Q
What is a break crop and why are they important?
A
Crops from different plant families used to:
* Improve cereal yields
* Reduce weeds and diseases
* Reduce cereal herbicide resistance
* return nutrient to soil
6
Q
What is a cover crop?
A
A non- cash crop grown after a periods of regular crop production to protect and improve soil. Radish and Mustard
