Sowing and Reseeding
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What is the most common method used in Ireland for sowing and reseeding grassland?

  • Manual Seeding
  • Direct Sowing (correct)
  • Aerial Seeding
  • Broadcast Seeding
  • What is the most common weed that can be spread when slurry is applied?

  • Dandelion
  • Ragweed
  • Dock leaves (correct)
  • Thistle
  • What does adding clover to grassland do?

  • Raises protein levels and fixes nitrogen in the soil (correct)
  • Reduces soil fertility
  • Increases weed infestation
  • Promotes under-grazing
  • What may lead to poor quality pasture in grassland?

    <p>Animal activity poaching the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be carried out to check the soil pH and N-P-K levels in grassland?

    <p>Soil tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of reseeding grassland?

    <p>Improvement of grass and silage quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should seed mixtures for grazing include?

    <p>A mixture of grasses with different heading varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using seed mixtures for silage with similar heading dates?

    <p>All the grass will be ready to be cut at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does over-grazing do to a field?

    <p>Slows down regrowth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rolling the field after adding seeds in direct sowing?

    <p>Create good soil/seed contact which increases germination rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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