Agriculture

Question 1

Average yield for Winter Wheat

Answer 1

9T/ Ha

Question 2

Name 10 SFI Actions

Answer 2

1. Management of hedgerows - CHRW2
2. Soil assessment and management plan - CSAM1
3. No Insecticide use on arable/ horticultural crops - CIPM4
4. Assess integrated pest management plan - CIPM1
5. Companion crop on arable/ horticultural - CIPM3
6. Legume Fallow - CNUM3
7. 4m - 12m buffer strip on arable/ horticultural - CAHL4
8. Maintain or establish hedgerow trees - CHRW3
9. Pollen and nectar flower mix - CAHL1
10. Grassy field corners or blocks - CAHL3

Question 3

Name 3 diseases that affect sheep

Answer 3

1. Blue Tongue
2. Foot rot
3. Mastitis

Question 4

Average FBT rent in your area

Answer 4

£140/ acre

Question 5

Average AHA rent in your area

Answer 5

£70/ acre

Question 6

What is a killing out %

Answer 6

Determines how much saleable carcase weight is obtained

Question 7

Average killing put % for beef

Answer 7

55%

Question 8

Average killing out % for lamb

Answer 8

45%

Question 9

Average killing out % for pigs

Answer 9

75%

Question 10

Definition of good husbandry.
And which section of which act defines this?

Answer 10

Defined by Section 11 of the Agriculture Act 1947.
The responsible management of agricultural land, crops and livestock in a way that is sustainable, productive and environmentally responsible.

Question 11

what Act governs AHA Tenancies

Answer 11

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986

Question 12

what Act governs FBTs

Answer 12

Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 (from 1st September 1995)

Question 13

Which AHAs have succession rights

Answer 13

AHAs granted before 12 July 1984

Question 14

Which act introduced succession rights for AHAs? which tenancies do they apply to?

Answer 14

The Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Conferred succession rights on all tenancies (AHA) before and after this date.