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What is the most suitable pH of soil for barley cultivation?
What is the most suitable pH of soil for barley cultivation?
- pH 6.0 or greater
- pH 5.5 or greater
- pH 7.0 or greater
- pH 6.5 or greater (correct)
When is winter barley typically sown?
When is winter barley typically sown?
- August
- November
- September (correct)
- December
What is lodging in cereal crops?
What is lodging in cereal crops?
- When cereal crops grow too tall
- When cereal crops are overwatered
- When cereal crops are affected by pests
- When cereal crops bend over and lie flat on the ground (correct)
Which region in Ireland is best for growing barley?
Which region in Ireland is best for growing barley?
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What is the primary reason for the increase in seeding rate as December approaches?
What is the primary reason for the increase in seeding rate as December approaches?
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Which element is not typically found in fertilisers used to aid crop growth?
Which element is not typically found in fertilisers used to aid crop growth?
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What is the primary purpose of storing grain in ventilated sheds?
What is the primary purpose of storing grain in ventilated sheds?
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What visual indication suggests that a crop of barley is ripe and ready for harvest?
What visual indication suggests that a crop of barley is ripe and ready for harvest?
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