Question 1

What is the primary purpose of potatoes in Ireland?

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Human consumption

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Animal feed

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Exporting soil

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Seed potatoes

Question 2

Besides human consumption, what is a minor use of potatoes in Ireland?

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Animal feed

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Fuel

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Clothing production

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Medicinal purposes

Question 3

What is one significant export crop related to potatoes in Ireland?

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Seed potatoes

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Potato chips

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Fresh potatoes for export

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Processed potatoes

Question 4

What family does the potato belong to?

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Solanaceae

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Fabaceae

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Brassicaceae

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Asteraceae

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a member of the Solanaceae family?

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Carrot

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Eggplant

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Tomato

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Bell pepper

Question 6

What type of soil is recommended for optimal growth according to the soil requirements?

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Light, well-drained soils

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Heavy clay soils

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Wet, boggy soils

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Silty soils

Question 7

Which soil type should be avoided due to the risk of waterlogging?

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Heavy clay soils

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Peaty soils

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Sandy loams

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Loamy soils

Question 8

What is the ideal pH range for soils to reduce common scab?

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5.5–6.0

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4.5–5.0

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7.5–8.0

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6.5–7.0

Question 9

What nutrient levels are necessary for good soil fertility according to the requirements?

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High P and K demand

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Low N and P

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High N and low K

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Average P and K

Question 10

Why is maintaining a slightly acidic pH important for soil?

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To reduce common scab

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To increase nitrogen

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To enhance water retention

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To promote alkaline conditions

Question 11

What type of seed should you use for planting according to best practices?

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certified seed

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old seed

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wild seed

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non-certified seed

Question 12

What is the process of chitting?

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sprouting seed potatoes before planting

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watering potatoes after planting

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placing potatoes in soil immediately

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harvesting potatoes

Question 13

Why is it important to use disease-free seeds?

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to prevent crop diseases

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to make harvesting easier

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to increase planting speed

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to reduce water needs

Question 14

What is the harvest time for first earlies potatoes?

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June–July

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May–June

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August–September

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July–August

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a first early potato?

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'Home Guard'

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'Kerr’s Pink'

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'Maris Piper'

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'Rooster'

Question 16

When are second earlies potatoes typically harvested?

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July–August

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May–June

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June–July

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August–September

Question 17

Which potato variety is part of the maincrop category?

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'Rooster'

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'Orla'

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'Home Guard'

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'Charlotte'

Question 18

What is a defining characteristic of maincrop potatoes?

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Higher yield, harvested later

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Lower yield, harvested earlier

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Low yield, harvested mid-season

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Higher yield, harvested earlier

Question 19

Which of the following is a second early variety?

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None of the above

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'Kerr’s Pink'

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'Maris Piper'

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'Orla'

Question 20

What is the general harvest period for maincrop potatoes?

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Later in the season

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Early summer

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Late spring

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Mid-autumn

Question 21

Which of the following potato varieties is harvested first?

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'Home Guard'

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'Charlotte'

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'Rooster'

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'Kerr’s Pink'

Question 22

What is the common trait of all first early potatoes?

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Harvested in June–July

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Harvested in August–September

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Higher yield

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Smaller than maincrop potatoes

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of ridging potatoes?

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To protect tubers from sunlight and promote yield.

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To increase soil erosion

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To enhance water drainage

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To promote weed growth

Question 24

What methods can be used for weed control in potatoes?

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Chemical or mechanical methods or Earthing up.

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Only chemical methods

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Only mechanical methods

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No methods are used

Question 25

What role does Nitrogen (N) play in potato growth?

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Promotes foliage growth.

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Decreases root development

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Prevents disease

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Increases tuber size

Question 26

What is a consequence of improper fertilisation in terms of Nitrogen application?

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Reduced quality of tubers.

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Increased pest vulnerability

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Improved disease resistance

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Decreased foliage growth

Question 27

When is the maincrop potato harvesting season?

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September/October

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June/July

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October/November

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August/September

Question 28

What is the ideal temperature range for storing potatoes?

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4–6°C

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5–10°C

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0–2°C

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10–15°C

Question 29

What is a critical condition to avoid during potato storage?

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Greening (solanine toxicity)

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High temperatures

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Frost damage

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Excessive moisture

Question 30

What type of storage environment is recommended for potatoes?

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Cool, dark, well-ventilated stores

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Warm, ventilated, dark rooms

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Cool, bright, sealed rooms

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Warm, bright, closed containers

Question 31

What should be controlled to reduce potato shrinkage during storage?

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Humidity

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Air pressure

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Temperature

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Light exposure

Question 32

Which tool is commonly used for harvesting maincrop potatoes?

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Potato harvester

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Tractor plow

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Hand tools

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Combine harvester

Question 33

What is the benefit of well-ventilated storage for potatoes?

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It prevents moisture buildup

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It allows for faster ripening

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It increases their market value

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It makes them taste better

Question 34

What type of crop are potatoes classified as in terms of input?

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High-input crop

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Low-input crop

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Organic crop

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Sustainable crop

Question 35

What practice is essential for maintaining potato crop sustainability?

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Crop rotation

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Monoculture

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Continuous planting

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Irrigation

Question 36

What is one potential consequence of failing to rotate potato crops?

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Disease build-up

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Nutrient richness

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Better soil structure

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Increased yield

Question 37

Why is compliance with fertilizer limits important for potato farming?

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To reduce environmental impact

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To increase crop yields

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To satisfy consumer demand

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To cut production costs

Question 38

What can farmers do to improve the sustainability of potato farming?

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Implement integrated pest management

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Only use chemical fertilizers

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Plant potatoes continuously

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Ignore soil health

Question 39

What is a common method of controlling pest populations in potato farming?

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Pesticides

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Soil amendments

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Mulching

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Organic fertilizers

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