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Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
False
Wheat requires acidic soil with a pH range of 4.5 - 6.5 for optimal growth.
Wheat requires acidic soil with a pH range of 4.5 - 6.5 for optimal growth.
False
Winter wheat is sown in Ireland in April - May.
Winter wheat is sown in Ireland in April - May.
False
Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
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Leaf rust is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
Leaf rust is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
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Barely dwarf virus BYDV is transmitted by beetles.
Barely dwarf virus BYDV is transmitted by beetles.
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Wireworms are crane fly larvae that feed on wheat crops.
Wireworms are crane fly larvae that feed on wheat crops.
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Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
Wheat is the most popular crop in Ireland.
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Leaf Blotch is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
Leaf Blotch is a bacterial disease that affects wheat crops.
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Winter wheat in Ireland is sown from September to November.
Winter wheat in Ireland is sown from September to November.
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Wheat can tolerate a pH range of 5.5 - 7 in the soil.
Wheat can tolerate a pH range of 5.5 - 7 in the soil.
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Wireworms are crane fly larvae that hatch and feed on wheat crops.
Wireworms are crane fly larvae that hatch and feed on wheat crops.
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Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that causes the underside of wheat leaves to turn yellow.
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that causes the underside of wheat leaves to turn yellow.
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Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
Potassium has a maximum rate under the Nitrates directive when sowing wheat.
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