Friday, February 27, 2015

Augmented Reality in AG


Hi folks.
I am going to try to make parts of your Notes as interactive as possible.
To do this you need to download the Aurasma app on your smartphone/iPad. When you have this done go to page 10 in your Revision Aid book and scan the picture of the cow.
 Otherwise you can use the pictures below.



See what happens!!!
Try the picture on sprouting potatoes on page 80 now.


Crops - Planting Maize under Plastic

Why does Maize need to be planted under plastic in Ireland? Click here watch an excellent clip from Ear to the Ground in relation to Maize. Go to 8 mins 19 to see clip. Video expires in 2 weeks.

Crops - Maize

                                                        
5th Yr Ag Science
Write out Notes on Maize using the following headings
preparation of seedbed, 
nutrition,
rotation, 
soil suitability, 
choice of variety, 
seed dressing, 
time, rate and method of seed sowing, 
establishment, 
diseases, 
pests and weed control, 
harvesting, 
yield, 
storage, 
food value and final use

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Catch Crops

6th Year Mock Revision.
Please watch and be able to give 12 points relating to Catch Crops for class tomorrow.

Life Cycle of Liverfluke

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