The Decline of Oats in Ireland
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What is the best soil suitability for oats?

  • Clay soil with a pH 4.5 or greater
  • Sandy soil with a pH 6.5 or greater
  • Waterlogged soil with a pH 7.0 or greater
  • Well-drained soil with a pH 5.5 or greater (correct)

When are winter oats typically sown?

  • Late October (correct)
  • Mid-April
  • Early September
  • Late December

Which elements are commonly found in fertilisers for crop growth?

  • N, P & K (correct)
  • Cu, Mo & Co
  • Ca, B & Zn
  • Fe, Mg & S

What is the recommended moisture level for harvesting oats?

<p>Around 12% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal disease of oats is spread by rain?

<p>Leaf Blotch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the viral disease transmitted by aphids that affects oats?

<p>Barely dwarf virus BYDV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are leatherjackets in the context of oat cultivation?

<p>Crane fly larvae that feed on the crop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical sowing time for spring oats?

<p>March (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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