Grass And Forage

Question 1

What are the three types of grass?

Answer 1

Rough grazing
Permanent pasture
Short term grass leys

Question 2

What is rough grazing?

Answer 2

Uncultivated and unimproved grassland for livestock grazing

Question 3

What is permanent pasture?

Answer 3

5 years old or more that’s been improved gradually from rough grazing

Question 4

What is grass leys?

Answer 4

Rotational grass, highly productive

Question 5

What are three things looking for for nutritional quality?

Answer 5

Digestibility
Protein
Dry matter content

Question 6

What PH is ideal for grassland management?

Answer 6

6-6.2

Question 7

What does poor drainage lead to?

Answer 7

Compaction
Weak and disease prone grass
Lack of yield and nutritious grass

Question 8

What are four examples of weeds for grasslands?

Answer 8

Docks
Thistles
Ragwort
Nettles

Question 9

What is an example of cultural weed control?

Answer 9

Topping cutting

Question 10

What are major pests of grassland?

Answer 10

Fruit fly
Leather jackets
Wireworms

Question 11

What can silage be made out of?

Answer 11

Maize
Lucerne
Whole crop cereals