Question 1

What is another way a farmer could reduce accidents relating to tractors on their farm?

Accepted Answer

only start tractor when seated

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don't wear loose clothing

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keep hands and feet away from moving parts

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restrict number of people around machinery

Question 2

What is a precaution to take to reduce accidents relating to tractors on a farm?

Accepted Answer

keep hands and feet away from moving parts

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wear a seat belt

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don't wear loose clothing

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restrict number of people around machinery

Question 3

What is a safety tip to follow to reduce accidents relating to tractors on a farm?

Accepted Answer

don't wear loose clothing

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wear a seat belt

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restrict number of people around machinery

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keep hands and feet away from moving parts

Question 4

How can a farmer reduce accidents relating to tractors on their farm?

Accepted Answer

restrict number of people around machinery

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don't wear loose clothing

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wear a seat belt

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keep hands and feet away from moving parts

Question 5

Which gas, essential for plant life, can be dangerous in high concentrations for humans and animals?

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide (CO2)

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argon (Ar)

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hydrogen (H2)

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oxygen (O2)

Question 6

Which gas is a natural byproduct of animal digestion and can be potentially harmful in confined spaces?

Accepted Answer

methane (CH4)

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sulfur dioxide (SO2)

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nitrous oxide (N2O)

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ozone (O3)

Question 7

Which gas, commonly found in manure storage areas, is toxic to humans and animals?

Accepted Answer

ammonia (NH3)

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nitrogen (N2)

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carbon monoxide (CO)

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methane (CH4)

Question 8

Which gas related to farming is toxic to humans or animals?

Accepted Answer

hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

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carbon dioxide (CO2)

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ammonia (NH3)

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methane (CH4)

Question 9

What is one way a farmer could reduce the risk of being overcome by dangerous gases during slurry agitation?

Accepted Answer

Agitate on a windy day

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Agitate inside a closed shed

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Agitate on a calm day

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Agitate at night

Question 10

What should a farmer avoid doing while agitating slurry?

Accepted Answer

Do not enter shed while agitating

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Take breaks inside the shed

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Close all windows

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Wear a gas mask

Question 11

What is a key safety measure to take when working with farm machinery?

Accepted Answer

Wear appropriate protective gear

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Ignore safety manuals

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Wear casual clothing

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Work alone

Question 12

What is natural selection?

Accepted Answer

a process by which plants that are better adapted to their environment / have favourable traits tend to survive and produce more offspring; hence the incidence of this trait will gradually increase over time

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a process by which plants randomly mutate

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a process by which plants that are weaker adapt to their environment

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a process by which farmers breed plants with desirable traits

Question 13

What is selective breeding?

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a process by which farmers breed plants with desirable traits and concentrate those desirable traits in the offspring

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a process by which plants compete for resources

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a process by which plants adapt to their environment naturally

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a process by which plants mutate randomly

Question 14

Why do plants with favorable traits survive in natural selection?

Accepted Answer

They are better adapted to their environment

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They randomly mutate

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They are luckier

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They are weaker

Question 15

How do farmers influence the traits of plants in selective breeding?

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By breeding plants with desirable traits

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By letting plants naturally mutate

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By exposing plants to radiation

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By withholding water from plants

Question 16

What is the result of natural selection over time?

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Increase of favorable traits in the population

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No change in traits

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Decrease of favorable traits

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Random appearance of traits

Question 17

Which process involves humans in determining the traits of plants?

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Selective breeding

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Random mutation

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Lack of intervention

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Natural selection

Question 18

Which process is driven by the environment selecting for certain traits?

Accepted Answer

Natural selection

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Selective breeding

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Random mutation

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Climate change

Question 19

What is the main objective of selective breeding?

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To concentrate desirable traits in the offspring

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To eliminate all genetic variation

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To let plants evolve naturally

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To prevent plant diseases

Question 20

What method of heat detection involves farmers observing cows multiple times per day to see if any cows are in heat?

Accepted Answer

observation

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scratch cards

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paint

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pedometers

Question 21

What is flushing of ewes?

Accepted Answer

Moving from a low plane of nutrition to a high plane of nutrition prior to mating

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Keeping ewes in a confined space before mating

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Moving from a high plane of nutrition to a low plane prior to mating

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Feeding ewes only grass before mating

Question 22

What is silage?

Accepted Answer

Fermented grass used for animal feed

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Crops grown for human consumption

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Freshly cut grass for animals

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Dry hay for animal consumption

Question 23

What is the main function of roughage in animal nutrition?

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Provide fiber for digestion

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Aid in water retention

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Act as a source of protein

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Supply essential vitamins

Question 24

What does the term 'rumination' refer to in animal digestion?

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Chewing cud to aid digestion

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Absorbing nutrients in the intestines

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Mixing food with saliva

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Storing food in the rumen

Question 25

What is the purpose of a mineral lick for livestock?

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Provide essential minerals and nutrients

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Increase milk production

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Serve as a source of protein

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Aid in digestion of roughage

Question 26

What is scours in animals?

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Diarrhea

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Joint inflammation

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Respiratory illness

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Skin infection

Question 27

What is one advantage of flushing ewes?

Accepted Answer

increased ovulation (more eggs released), which leads to increased number of lambs born

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fewer lambs born

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decreased ovulation

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no effect on lambs born

Question 28

How does flushing ewes affect the conception rate?

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increased conception rate, which leads to increased number of lambs born

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decreased number of lambs born

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decreased conception rate

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no effect on lambs born

Question 29

What does flushing ewes help with in terms of embryo implantation?

Accepted Answer

better implantation of embryo into uterine wall, which leads to increased number of lambs born

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decreased number of lambs born

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poor embryo implantation

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no effect on implantation

Question 30

What effect does flushing ewes have on litter size?

Accepted Answer

increased litter size - increased numbers of twins or triplets

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decreased litter size

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no effect on litter size

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decreased number of twins or triplets

Question 31

How does flushing ewes impact the regularity of oestrous cycles?

Accepted Answer

more regular oestrous cycles

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no effect on oestrous cycles

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irregular oestrous cycles

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decreased oestrous cycles

Question 32

Outline two advantages of flushing ewes.

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- increased ovulation (more eggs released), which leads to increased number of lambs born // - increased conception rate, which leads to increased number of lambs born //

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- better wool quality //

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- enhanced herding behavior //

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- improved grazing habits //

Question 33

What is one method of controlling internal parasites in sheep?

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- Rotational grazing to reduce parasite load //

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- Providing daily treats to the sheep //

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- Conducting regular shearing of the sheep //

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- Placing colorful collars on the sheep //

Question 34

What is the purpose of docking sheep tails?

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- Preventing fecal matter buildup and fly strike //

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- Promoting social interaction among sheep //

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- Improving grazing efficiency //

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- Enhancing wool quality //

Question 35

Why is proper nutrition important for pregnant ewes?

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- Ensures healthy development of the growing lambs // - Supports the health and well-being of the ewe //

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- Enhances resistance to weather conditions //

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- Increases wool production in the ewe //

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- Boosts the speed of lamb delivery //

Question 36

What is the purpose of administering vaccines to sheep?

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- Preventing the spread of diseases // - Boosting the immune system //

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- Improving grazing behavior //

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- Promoting social hierarchy within the flock //

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- Enhancing wool color //

Question 37

What are two benefits of providing adequate shelter for sheep during extreme weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

- Protection from harsh elements such as wind, rain, and extreme temperatures // - Reduced stress levels and improved overall welfare //

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- Increased exercise opportunities for the sheep //

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- Enhancement of wool texture and color //

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- Promotion of social interactions within the flock //

Question 38

What is the purpose of shearing sheep?

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- Removing excess wool to prevent overheating and improve hygiene //

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- Promoting social hierarchy within the flock //

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- Increasing the sheep's resistance to predators //

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- Enhancing the sheep's ability to camouflage //

Question 39

What are four advantages of reseeding grassland pasture?

Accepted Answer

increase productivity of farm // carry a higher stocking rate // increase liveweight gain or milk production in animals // more efficient use of nitrogen (less nitrogen leaching)

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decrease productivity of farm // decrease stocking rate // decrease liveweight gain or milk production in animals // less efficient use of nitrogen (more nitrogen leaching)

Question 40

Why is reseeding grassland pasture beneficial for increasing protein content and digestibility of the grass sward?

Accepted Answer

Reseeding can promote the growth of new grass varieties with higher protein content and better digestibility.

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Reseeding has no impact on protein content or digestibility.

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Reseeding decreases protein content and digestibility of the grass sward.

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Reseeding only affects the color of the grass sward.

Question 41

How does reseeding grassland pasture contribute to a longer growing season for extended grazing?

Accepted Answer

Reseeding grassland pasture can introduce grass varieties that have a longer growing season, allowing for extended grazing periods.

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Reseeding has no impact on the length of the growing season for grazing.

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Reseeding shortens the growing season, limiting grazing periods.

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Reseeding results in a decrease in the availability of grass for grazing.

Question 42

How can reseeding grassland pasture lead to an increase in liveweight gain or milk production in animals?

Accepted Answer

Reseeding grassland pasture can improve the quality and quantity of forage available to animals, resulting in higher liveweight gain or milk production.

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Reseeding decreases the quality of forage available to animals, leading to lower liveweight gain or milk production.

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Reseeding has no impact on liveweight gain or milk production in animals.

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Reseeding only affects the appearance of the grassland pasture, not animal productivity.

Question 43

What is the main advantage of reseeding grassland pasture in terms of farm productivity?

Accepted Answer

Reseeding can increase the productivity of the farm.

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Reseeding decreases the productivity of the farm.

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Reseeding has no impact on farm productivity.

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Reseeding only affects the appearance of the grassland pasture.

Question 44

What is one potential benefit of reseeding grassland pasture for farmers in terms of reducing environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Reseeding can lead to more efficient use of nitrogen and less nitrogen leaching into water sources.

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Reseeding increases nitrogen leaching and soil contamination.

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Reseeding has no impact on the environment.

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Reseeding can contribute to air pollution.

Question 45

How can a sheep farmer manage the pasture to ensure high establishment and growth rates?

Accepted Answer

regular grazing or rotational grazing (every 3-4 weeks) with sheep to increase tillering

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gaze to 12 cm to prevent overgrazing

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never close the pasture for winter

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apply excessive fertilizer to the pasture

Question 46

What is the recommended grazing height for sheep to increase tillering and promote optimal growth in the pasture?

Accepted Answer

graze to 7-8 cm to increase tillering

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never graze the pasture to allow grass to grow freely

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graze to 10-12 cm to prevent overgrazing

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graze to 2-3 cm for maximum nutrient intake

Question 47

Why is it recommended to graze the pasture to 4 cm before closing it for winter?

Accepted Answer

to allow light to the base of sward and increase tillering

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to encourage the growth of weeds

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to prevent any growth during winter

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to make the pasture more susceptible to disease

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