10 Questions
What is the main source of feed for cattle and sheep in Ireland?
Grassland
What does a refractometer measure in grass?
Sucrose concentration
What is the term used to describe a field of grass?
Sward
What is the ability of a plant to produce side shoots from the bottom called?
Tillering
What causes damage to wet or waterlogged land, where land is cut up by livestock movement on wet soils?
Poaching
What is the function of a ligule in a grass plant?
To form a membrane-like tissue at the junction of the leaf blade and leaf sheath
What distinguishes Italian Ryegrass from Perennial Ryegrass?
Fast-growing rate and longer growing season
What is the main characteristic of Hybrid Ryegrass?
High yields and long growing season
What does dry matter digestibility (DMD) measure in animals?
The amount of dry matter that can be digested
What is the function of a tiller in a grass plant?
To produce a new plant
Test your knowledge of grassland use in Ireland with this quiz! Explore topics such as stocking rate, production levels, and the importance of grass as feed for cattle and sheep. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about maximizing grassland productivity for livestock.
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