Anim2501 Introduction to Pasture Science
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What percentage of the world's ice-free land area do grasslands occupy?

  • 60%
  • 36%
  • 45%
  • 54% (correct)

    • How much of the world's livestock relies on grasslands?

  • One-fourth
  • Half
  • Two-thirds
  • One-third (correct)

    • What percentage of Australia's agricultural production value do grasslands contribute?

  • ~10%
  • ~50%
  • ~36% (correct)
  • ~20%

    • How much feed energy do pastures provide globally?

    <p>&gt;90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many people worldwide are involved in animal production?

    <p>1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What portion of global protein intake is provided by animal production?

    <p>One-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of managing pastures well according to the text?

    <p>Improved reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the group assignment on plant collection due?

    <p>09 April 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 March 2024, according to the text?

    <p>Field walk through dairy pastures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should students seek permission from to access the dairy farm?

    <p>Steven Duncan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for visiting the dairy farm according to the text?

    <p>Filling in a visitor book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event requires an online dairy induction to be completed beforehand?

    <p>Field walk through dairy pastures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate collective worth of beef, dairy, and sheep industries underpinned by sown and native pastures?

    <p>20 billion/year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nominal stocking rate (ha/a.e.) in Oceania, according to the given data?

    <p>6.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of Australia's agricultural holdings is native pasture?

    <p>77%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one indirect benefit to land from sown and native pastures?

    <p>Improved soil health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest nominal stocking rate (ha/a.e.) among the given options?

    <p>Oceania</p> Signup and view all the answers

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