1) What is a catch crop? a) A. A crop grown specifically for silage b) B. A fast-growing crop grown between two main crops c) C. A type of weed control method d) D. A perennial crop used in rotation 2) Which of the following is not an advantage of catch crops? a) A. Labour intensive if strip grazed b) B. High dry matter content c) C. Break crop between grass and cereals d) D. Helps prevent nitrogen leaching 3) One reason catch crops reduce winter feed costs is because: a) A. They require no fertilizer b) B. They are sold directly to markets c) C. They reduce the need for concentrated feed purchases d) D. They grow without water 4) A disadvantage of catch crops is: a) A. High protein content b) B. Promotes nitrogen leaching c) C. Labour-intensive when strip or zero grazed d) D. Reduces early feed availability 5) What deficiency can occur when livestock are fed on brassica-based catch crops? a) A. Magnesium deficiency b) B. Iodine deficiency c) C. Protein deficiency d) D. Phosphorus deficiency 6) Kale is most commonly used in Ireland as a: a) A. Spring cereal crop b) B. High-yielding silage crop c) C. Catch crop for winter fodder d) D. Permanent ley crop 7) What is the optimal sowing time for kale used as winter fodder? a) A. August to October b) B. December to February c) C. April to early July d) D. January to March 8) After how many months does kale usually reach maximum yield? a) A. 3 months b) B. 4 months c) C. 5–6 months d) D. 9 months 9) Which of the following is true about kale’s root system? a) A. Shallow and easily waterlogged b) B. Deep and tolerant to drought c) C. Prefers acidic, low-nutrient soils d) D. Not affected by pests or diseases 10) Kale belongs to which plant family? a) A. Fabaceae b) B. Poaceae c) C. Brassicaceae d) D. Solanaceae 11) What is the ideal soil pH range for growing kale? a) A. 4.5–5.5 b) B. 5.0–6.0 c) C. 6.0–7.0 d) D. 7.5–8.5 12) Why should land for kale production not have grown brassica crops in the previous 4 years? a) A. To prevent nutrient leaching b) B. To avoid club root disease c) C. To increase fibre content in the crop d) D. To conserve soil moisture 13) Which of the following is not part of the ideal site conditions for kale? a) A. Free-draining soil b) B. Land close to a watercourse c) C. Flat land d) D. Previously low-productivity grassland 14) What is a 'run-back' in kale production? a) A. A ditch for water runoff b) B. A path for machinery c) C. An area at the end of a field where livestock can graze d) D. A backup seed supply 15) What is the recommended depth for sowing kale seeds? a) A. 5 mm b) B. 10 mm c) C. 15 mm d) D. 25 mm 16) Which sowing method uses the highest seeding rate for kale? a) A. Precision drilling b) B. Direct drilling c) C. Broadcasting d) D. Strip drilling 17) Why should early sowing of kale be encouraged? a) A. Reduces pest pressure b) B. Improves yield potential c) C. Increases soil pH d) D. Avoids use of herbicide 18) How long before sowing should a soil test be carried out for kale? a) A. 2 weeks b) B. 4 weeks c) C. 6 weeks d) D. 8 weeks 19) Why is rolling after sowing kale important? a) A. To increase photosynthesis b) B. To ensure even nutrient application c) C. To ensure good soil–seed contact d) D. To prevent pest damage 20) Which kale variety is most popular in Ireland? a) A. Grampian b) B. Caledonian c) C. Keeper d) D. Maris Kestrel 21) Which nutrient is especially important for kale due to its membership in the Brassicaceae family? a) A. Phosphorus b) B. Sulfur c) C. Zinc d) D. Manganese 22) What is the main method used to control weeds in kale crops? a) A. Tillage b) B. Irrigation c) C. Herbicide application d) D. Hand pulling 23) What damage do flea beetles cause to young kale plants? a) A. Wilting of roots b) B. Tunnelling in stems c) C. Holes in cotyledons and leaves d) D. Curling of leaves 24) What is the primary disease affecting kale crops? a) Club root b) Blight c) Mildew d) Leaf spot 25) What symptom is most associated with club root? a) A. Leaf scorch b) B. Root swelling and nutrient uptake issues c) C. Browning of stems d) D. Leaf spotting 26) What is the most popular method of feeding kale to livestock? a) A. Zero grazing b) B. Strip grazing c) C. Ensiling d) D. Broadcasting 27) What condition in livestock can result from excessive intake of kale? a) A. Bloat b) B. Nutritional red water c) C. Grass tetany d) D. Milk fever 28) How does grazing kale contribute to environmental sustainability? a) A. Increases pesticide use b) B. Requires continuous irrigation c) C. Acts as a cover crop to improve soil health and reduce erosion d) D. Promotes bare soil conditions 29) Which of the following is a biodiversity benefit of cover crops like kale? a) A. They reduce seed costs b) B. They require less fencing c) C. They increase soil organic matter d) D. They lower rainfall levels 30) What nutritional benefit does kale offer to livestock? a) A. Low dry matter content b) B. High water content c) C. High crude protein content d) D. High sugar levels 31) What is a key safety step when clearing machinery blockages during kale production? a) A. Wear high-vis clothing b) B. Speed up the machine c) C. Keep the machine running d) D. Switch off all machinery first 32) What personal protective equipment should be worn when spraying fertiliser or herbicides? a) A. Sunglasses and hat b) B. Gloves and wellington boots c) C. Protective clothing, goggles, and gloves d) D. Apron and scarf 33) What should be done to the sward if the land was previously used as pasture? a) A. Irrigated thoroughly b) B. Rolled and compacted c) C. Killed off using glyphosate d) D. Left untouched 34) What is the usual method for preparing the seedbed after spraying glyphosate? a) A. Rolling and irrigation b) B. Ploughing followed by power harrowing c) C. Direct drilling d) D. Mulching and top dressing

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