Agriculture basics Flashcards

1
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Name the steps of crop husbandry - 7

A
  1. Cultivations
  2. Drilling
  3. Fertilising/ manure
  4. Irrigation
  5. Pesticides
  6. Harvesting
  7. Storage
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2
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What factors impact cultivations - 9

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  1. Rainfall
  2. Soil
  3. Management
  4. Drainage
  5. Residue / organic matter
  6. Cover crop
  7. Traffic
  8. irrigation
  9. Pests / weeds
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3
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What are the key aims of the Agriculture Act 2020 - 4

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  1. Increase competitiveness
  2. Productivity
  3. Use of technology
  4. Produce fairer returns
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4
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What is the optimum moisture level to harvest wheat

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15-18%

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5
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Which type of soils need harsh cultivations (e.g. plough)

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Clay

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6
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What is a typical crop rotation in your area

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WW, WB, OSR, WW, W/SB, W/S Beans
(2 hard crops with a break crop)

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7
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What is the average yield for winter wheat

A

3T/HA

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8
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When should you use a higher seed rate

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On heavier land when the seed bed is poor or for late drillings

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9
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What is the average yield for WOSR

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3.6T/HA

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10
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What is the average yield for WB

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7T/HA

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11
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What is the average yield for sugar beet

A

5T/HA

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12
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What is the current price of milling Winter Wheat

A

£225

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13
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What is the current price of feed Winter Wheat

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£180

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14
Q

What is the current price of feed Barley

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£144

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15
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What is the current price of OSR

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£403

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16
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What is the current price of beans

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£215

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