Hi folks. Please watch the following clip giving an outline of potato farming in Ireland.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Print out the following spreadsheet and fill in. Then prepare a quizlet using each of the headings. remember to use at least 4points if possible when giving charachteristics.
1. How many types of machine can you see in this clip.
2. What are they used for?
3. Can you list 2 hazards associated with each?
4. Can you list 2 safety precautions associated with each?
Many thanks to O'Hara contractors for providing the machinery.
Many thanks to O'Hara contractors for providing the machinery.
Making the Harvest with O Hara contractors
Hi folks. Please watch the clip below of today's excellent Farm Walk and Talk which was
organised by AgriAware.
Each student needs to write 5 points on each of the 7 areas which were covered today. Have it done for Friday's class please.
You can click here to access the relevant notes from the AgriAware website.
Well done to all.
Mr. Gilmartin
Hi folks please watch the following two clips and make notes to develop a mind map on this topic.
Please answer the following for class in the morning
- What is meant by reproductive efficiency?
- List
the factors for selecting female breeding stock.
- What is
AI?
- Give
the advantages and Disadvantages of AI.
- Define
the terms progeny and performance testing
- List
the main factors in a successful beef breeding strategy.
- What is
a burdizzo?
- Explain
the term compensatory growth.
- Explain
conformation with reference to the EUROP scale
- List
the 4 stages of development in an animal.
- Explain
condition Scoring.