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General Agriculture Flashcards

1
Q

Give examples of Variable costs on a Farm?

A

Feed, fertiliser, sprays, vets, medicine, labour, fuel

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2
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What is the Gross Margin of an Enterprise?

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OUTPUT
Less
VARIABLE COSTS

A gross margin is not a Profit figure. It is indicative and not an industry standard.

No account for ‘fixed’ or ‘overhead’ costs (e.g. labour, power, machinery, rent, finance)

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3
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Give examples of Fixed costs on a Farm?

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Labour, machinery, general overheads and finance

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4
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Is Depreciation considered as a fixed or variable cost?

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Depreciation (for property and machinery) is considered a fixed cost. It can be used to provide a broad assessment of the capital investment needs of a business.

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5
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What is the cost (per tn) of:

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Phosphate
  3. Potassium
A
  1. Nitrogen = £360/t
  2. Phosphate = £445/t
  3. Potassium = £440/t
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6
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How often should you spread Lime, and how much per hectare?

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Every 4 years
Approx 3.5 ton/ha

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7
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Which natural manure has the most nutrients?

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Broiler/Turkey litter
N - 30kgt
P - 25kg/t
K - 18kg/t

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8
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What is a farm waste management plan?

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It involves implementing different practices related to handling and disposing of waste including:

Crop residues
Animal manure
Packaging materials
Agricultural byproduct

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9
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Why do you need a farm waste management plan?

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  1. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations/guidelines
  2. Encourage waste reduction
  3. Improve operational efficiency, minimize costs, sustainability
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10
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What is an NVZ and its purpose?

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Nitrate vulnerable zone
Aims to reduce water pollution and protect water quality. Managed by SEPA

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11
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What are the 5 NVZ’s in Scotland?

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  1. Lower Nithsdale
  2. Lothian and Borders
  3. Strathmore and Fife (including Finavon)
  4. Moray, Aberdeenshire, Banff and Buchan
  5. Stranraer Lowlands
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12
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What is the ideal proportion of Nutrients in FYM or Slurry?

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N - 35%
P - 45%
K - 75%

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13
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Which Act controls the use of pesticides on farms?

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Food and Environment
Protection Act 1985

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14
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Give examples of different pesticides?

A

Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Nematicides

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15
Q

Where can you find information on UK and Global crop prices?

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AHDB (UK)
Farmers Weekly (UK)

FAO (Food & Agriculture Organisation) forecast (Global)

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16
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What is the general trend for UK oilseed rape production?

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Production currently at a 20 year low. Increasing reliance on imported product. Prices suspected to rise.

17
Q

What is a typical Yield for Winter Wheat?

A

Grain - 8t/ha
Straw - 4.2t/ha

18
Q

What is a typical Yield for Winter Barley?

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Grain - 7.5t/ha
Straw - 4t/ha

19
Q

What is a typical Yield for Spring Wheat?

A

Grain - 6.5t/ha
Straw - 3.5t/ha

20
Q

What is a typical Yield for Spring Barley?

A

Grain - 5.5t/ha
Straw - 3t/ha

21
Q

What is a typical Yield for Winter Oats?

A

Grain - 7.5t/ha
Straw - 4.7t/ha

22
Q

What is a typical Yield for Spring Oats?

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Grain - 5t/ha
Straw - 3t/ha

23
Q

What is a typical Yield for Winter Oilseed Rape?

A

Grain - 4t/ha
Straw - N/A

24
Q

What is a typical Yield for Spring Oilseed Rape?

A

Grain - 2.5t/ha
Straw - N/A

25
Q

What is a typical Yield for Spring Beans?

A

4.5t/ha

26
Q

What is a typical Yield for Peas?

A

4t/ha

27
Q

What is a typical Yield for Timothy Hay?

A

6.5t/ha

28
Q

What is the main risk when growing Potatoes?

A

Pests and diseases - Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN). Significant cost of Nematicides.

29
Q

What is the most popular potato variety in the UK?

A

Maris Piper

30
Q

What is the average yield of Potatos?

A

40t/ha

31
Q

What is the average yield of grass on Scottish upland and lowland farms?

A

Aprox 6t/DM/ha

32
Q

Which month shows the greatest grass growth in Scotland?

A

April-May

33
Q

How do you calculate Stocking units?

A

GLU - Grazing Livestock Units

2GLU/ha is considered ‘intensive’ with high Nitrate input

34
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APC - CK (3 decks)

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