Crop Categorisation

Spring Barley can be categorized primarily as what type of crop?

• Forage crop

• Combinable crop

• Energy crop

• Game crop

Which of the following is categorized as a forage crop?

• Potatoes

• Kale

• Legumes

• Miscanthus

What do legumes fix into nitrates?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which crops can be grown as field scale vegetables?

• Miscanthus and willow

• Potatoes and carrots

• Kale and fodder beet

• Legumes and maize

What type of crops are Miscanthus and willow?

• Forage crops

• Energy crops

• Game crops

• Cash crops

Legumes are high in what nutrient?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Fiber

Which of the following is NOT a category of crop life cycles?

• Annual

• Biennial

• Perennial

• Decennial

Crops can be either spring sown or what other type?

• Summer sown

• Autumn/winter sown

• Perennial sown

• Biennial sown

What is the purpose of green manures like mustard?

• To provide fiber

• To provide nutrients and organic matter

• To provide protein

• To provide carbohydrates

How long does a biennial crop take to complete its life cycle?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years