Countryside worked ag quiz

Winter wheat is usually planted in which of these time periods?

• September- November

• December - February

• March-May

• June-August

The most dangerous stock for walkers in the countryside are usually

• Rams

• Young cattle

• Dairy cows

• Suckler cows with young calves

Which of these plants are generally considered as weeds in grassland? Mark all that apply

• Thistles

• Clover

• Docks

• Nettles

Spring crops are usually planted in which time period?

• May to July

• August to October

• November to January

• February to April

What methods are commonly used to reduce the damage rabbits do to crops? Mark all that apply

• Scaring

• Fencing

• Shooting

• Ferreting

What 2 main markets is maize grown for in the UK?

• Corn on the cob and flour

• Cattle silage and Energy in AD plants

• Bedding and biomass

• Oil production and Protein

Late harvested crops like maize and potatoes can cause which problems in wet winters? Mark all that apply

• Soil erosion

• Water run-off and flooding

• Soil damage

• Mud on roads

Maize silage is harvested with which machine?

• Combine harvester

• Root lifter

• Baler

• Forage harvester

Cows are pregnant for how many months?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 3

Which of these animals are ruminants (they have 4 stomachs)?

• Cows

• Pigs

• Horses

• Hens