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Young animals in a Leader-follower System graze behind older stock.
Young animals in a Leader-follower System graze behind older stock.
False
Mixed Grazing involves allowing cattle and pigs to graze together.
Mixed Grazing involves allowing cattle and pigs to graze together.
False
The presence of clover eliminates the need for nitrogen fertilization on grassland.
The presence of clover eliminates the need for nitrogen fertilization on grassland.
True
Artificial fertilizers can be spread in Ireland from mid-September to mid-January.
Artificial fertilizers can be spread in Ireland from mid-September to mid-January.
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The quantity and time of nitrogen application depends on whether the land is used for grazing or silage.
The quantity and time of nitrogen application depends on whether the land is used for grazing or silage.
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Tillering is decreased when sheep graze close to the ground.
Tillering is decreased when sheep graze close to the ground.
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CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12 are commonly used nitrogen fertilizers.
CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12 are commonly used nitrogen fertilizers.
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Block Grazing involves moving animals around several different grazing fields.
Block Grazing involves moving animals around several different grazing fields.
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Zero Grazing means that cattle graze the land all year round.
Zero Grazing means that cattle graze the land all year round.
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In Strip Grazing, a moveable electric fence is used to divide a field, and a fresh strip of grass is given to the livestock every week.
In Strip Grazing, a moveable electric fence is used to divide a field, and a fresh strip of grass is given to the livestock every week.
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Paddock Grazing involves dividing land into paddocks, where the herd grazes a new paddock every day.
Paddock Grazing involves dividing land into paddocks, where the herd grazes a new paddock every day.
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Topping involves mowing grass to encourage tillering and can be used to control pests.
Topping involves mowing grass to encourage tillering and can be used to control pests.
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Grazing management helps determine the amount of grass or winter fodder needed on a farm.
Grazing management helps determine the amount of grass or winter fodder needed on a farm.
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A Livestock Unit (LU) is equivalent to 2 dairy cows or 2 suckler cows.
A Livestock Unit (LU) is equivalent to 2 dairy cows or 2 suckler cows.
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