Case Study: Pats Mixed Farm Co.Clare Flashcards
1
Q
What are the I puts on pats mixed farm
A
Labour
- pat works full time on farm
- pats wife takes care of the accounts
- children feed animals
Animals
- pat has sucker cattle
- he also keeps sheep as tradition
Machinery
-pat owns two tractors and several other pieces of equipment
Other
- fertiliser
- concentrated animal feed
- seeds
- electric fences
- vets
2
Q
What are the outputs on pats farm
A
Cattle sold to markets
Sheep bought by local butchers
Slurry is taken from winter shed and used as a fertiliser
3
Q
How many hectares of farmland does pat have
A
70 ha
