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FARM/FARMYARD LAYOUT

FARM/FARMYARD LAYOUT. Changes to the Practical Assesment. Following a review of arrangements for the assessment of Agricultural Science at Leaving Certificate level, updated guidelines have been issued for students presenting for assessment in 2014. These can be found on the PDST website

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FARM/FARMYARD LAYOUT

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  1. FARM/FARMYARD LAYOUT

  2. Changes to the Practical Assesment • Following a review of arrangements for the assessment of Agricultural Science at Leaving Certificate level, updated guidelines have been issued for students presenting for assessment in 2014. These can be found on the PDST website http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/LC_2013_Agricultural_Science_Practical_Coursework_-_Revised_Guidelines_For_Teachers.pdf

  3. Farmyard Layout for last year’s students • Previously students were awarded 5 marks for: • Home/Farmyard layout: the candidate will present a sketch plan indicating the principal buildings and layout of a farm, including aspect, roadways, fencing, shelter, grazing method(strip/paddock, etc.)

  4. In 2014 ....... Students will be awarded 10 marks for: • a sketch plan indicating • the farmhouse and buildings • the farm • and to demonstrate their ability to discuss the farm buildings and howthey provide the environmentalconditions required on the farm and to demonstrate the physical/ aesthetic layout of the house in relation to the farm, farmyard and general surroundings. Suitable information/ discussion points might includee.g. planning for economy of labour, aspect, roadways, fencing, shelter, grazing methods, crops grown.

  5. Sketch Maps • For the practical students must include Farm Layout (e.g.aerialphoto, map and their own drawing) and Buildings. • Machinery – not required but a useful way off getting students familiar with the different types of farm machinery • The main thing is to include as many relevant photos as possible to provide points of info.

  6. Things that student should include in their farm sketch map • Fencing • Water supply • Hedgerows • Roads, • Gates • Power Source • Sheds • Slurry/Manure Storage • Yards • Handling facilities • Dwelling House • Aspect • Grazing Method • Crops grown

  7. Farmyard Sketch Map - Points to Note • Students should draw a good sketch of the farm being studied. • Must be drawn by students, area aid maps, google maps etc. on their own are not acceptable. • Aspect of farm should be shown by marking in North

  8. Map Examples Handling Facilities Feed Storage Dwelling Houses shown in relation to farmyard Sheds clearly labelled and laid out Aspect of farm indicated Roadways & Fencing shown

  9. Sketch Maps Student has used colour and a key to illustrate effluent pathways and hedgerows around the farmyard

  10. Map detailing paddock grazing and roadways in relation to farmyard

  11. Sketch Map of Farm

  12. Area Aid Maps Many farmers will have copies of area aid maps. Students could use them to shade in or identify grazing systems or crops grown , farmyard location etc. Silage Ley

  13. Use of Google Earth Maps to show farm’s position in relation to roads etc.

  14. Aerial photos can also enhance the farmyard layout

  15. Physical Layout of the Farmhouse Proximity to yard -Near the yard or a distance away. Consider easy access and safety aspects with small children. Smells?, Noise level? Access – only from the farmyard or seperate access from public road. Services– Access to septic tank, electricity etc. Orientation – maximise surface area exposed to sun • Possible points of discussion/information might include

  16. Aesthetic Impact of the farmhouse • POSSIBLE POINTS OF INFO/DISCUSSION • View • Positive or Negative Impact on Landscape • Preservation of geographical/historical features • Natural Shelterbelts/Planting

  17. Ventilation/Drafts Storage of bedding/feed Old or New? Handling Facilities Farm Buildings Things to consider? General or Purpose Built Hygeine/Disease- Slurry/Manure Handling Permanent? Space/Animal Feeding Facilites

  18. The Airfield Trust in Dundrum, Co.Dublin is in the process of finishing its brand new purpose built farmyard. We will have a look at some of the environmental and practical conditions that the architects and builders considered in their planning and construction.

  19. The Storage Shed Contains: Hay and Straw Storage Machinery Storage Workshop

  20. Sliding doors allow for easy access for loading and unloading of hay and straw. Height Clearance of 20 feet allowing 4 rows of 4ft bales to be stacked All electrical fuseboards contained in machinery shed Covered electrics and fire extinguishers due to increased fire risk in hay shed

  21. Livestock Sheds

  22. Hit and Miss cladding increases ventilation and reduces drafts Mass Concrete used in walls Sliding system to allow greater ventilation on warm days

  23. All floors are pitched to allow run off into drainge channels and collection tanks and ensure good pollution and effluent control Increased lighting for checking animals. Good height clearance to ensure good welfare standards and easy access for machinery Gates will allow easy access to feed corridors for farm machinery . Narrow spacing at bottom ensures sheep can be housed also

  24. Animal feeding Animals will have 2ft (600mm) feed space per animal 15 foot is being left between rows to allow easy entry for animals and machinery

  25. Isolation Unit for sick animals: • Close proximity to handling facilities to aid medicine administration and vet visits • Contains its own drainage system and tank so contaminated faeces can be stored and disposed off without increasing spread of infection

  26. Individual Animal Houses Half door and hit and miss cladding to aid ventilation Rear door to allow easy acces to fallen livestock or animals giving birth Electrics above ‘animal height’ Pitched floor to allow runoff to storage facilities

  27. FENCED PATH AT REAR OF LIVESTOCK HOUSING TO ALLOW EASY MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS

  28. Additional Features PLANTING OF TREES TO CREATE SHELTERBELT AND IMPROVE AESTHETICS FARM OFFICE MAINTENANCE OF NATIVE HEDGEROWS AROUND FARMYARD WASH HAND BASINS TO IMPROVE HYGEINE AND DECREASE CONTAMINATION RISK

  29. Water Charges!!!!! • A RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM HAS BEEN INCORPORATED IN ALL FARM BUILDINGS. • WITH WATER RATES DUE TO BE IMPLEMENTED THIS COULD BECOME OF INCREASING IMPORTANCE TO IRISH FARMERS

  30. Handling Facilities • Facilities are necessary for dosing,vaccination, condition scoring, herd testing, etc. • The handling unit was designed with the following in mind: • Reduce labour requirements • Improve working conditions • Reduce the risk of injury to both stock and the farmer

  31. Handling Facilities PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS The handling unit is sited in a convenient location in relation to farmbuildings, roads and fields. Effluent or slurry from the handling unit is collected, stored and properly disposed of.

  32. ‘Economy of Labour’ on the farm Things to consider • Farm Roads make herding and movement easier • Good handling facilities • Milking Palour Set Up to ease labour – Robotic Systems • Livestock sheds set up to allow for easy feeding, bedding and cleaning • Correct machinery/equipment

  33. REMEMBER...... • PLENTY OF GOOD PHOTOS WILL PROVIDE AMPLE POINTS FOR DISCUSSION AND ALLOW THE PUPILS THE CHANCE TO DISPLAY THEIR PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE.

  34. Additional Information/Resources • The Teagasc Website contains lots of helpful articles of farm buildings and management • http://www.teagasc.ie/advisory/farm_management/buildings/index.asp • Paul Moroney writes on Farm buildings every week in The Farmers Journal

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