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Winter barley must be ploughed in autumn and then harrowed.
Winter barley must be ploughed in autumn and then harrowed.
True (A)
Spring barley can be ploughed in autumn without any restrictions.
Spring barley can be ploughed in autumn without any restrictions.
False (B)
Conservation tillage involves regular ploughing of the soil.
Conservation tillage involves regular ploughing of the soil.
False (B)
Barley is not used for animal feed or fermentation.
Barley is not used for animal feed or fermentation.
The most widely grown barley is found in Ireland.
The most widely grown barley is found in Ireland.
Spring barley should be sown between September - October.
Spring barley should be sown between September - October.
The optimal pH of soil for barley growth is 5.5.
The optimal pH of soil for barley growth is 5.5.
Fertilizers help in the growth of crops by containing elements such as N, K, and Fe.
Fertilizers help in the growth of crops by containing elements such as N, K, and Fe.
The nitrates directive is responsible for regulating the application of fertilizers in Ireland.
The nitrates directive is responsible for regulating the application of fertilizers in Ireland.
Leaf rust is a fungal disease that causes the leaves to turn yellow.
Leaf rust is a fungal disease that causes the leaves to turn yellow.
Barely dwarf virus BYDV is a viral disease spread by birds.
Barely dwarf virus BYDV is a viral disease spread by birds.
Leatherjackets are crane fly larvae that help in increasing crop yield.
Leatherjackets are crane fly larvae that help in increasing crop yield.
Grains should have high moisture content to be stored properly.
Grains should have high moisture content to be stored properly.
Farmers in Ireland are paid based on the weight of the grains they harvest.
Farmers in Ireland are paid based on the weight of the grains they harvest.
