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GDA soil |
GDA mainly fertile soils except for areas like the Curragh (outwash plain) |
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Soil? |
Brown earths pre-dominate the area - very fertile - suit starch-rich Barley which is sold to Guinness ! |
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Also soil.. |
Brow earths are deep and well drained which suit all temperate crops - perfect for market gardening |
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Other soil.. |
Light sandy soils are found on the edges of slopes and in flooded areas.. They facilitate for the growth of potatoes and onions which are sold as raw materials eg. Bachelors Cabra |
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Climate |
CTO climate. Summer temp 15-17 winter temp 3-7 Low pressure
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Rain |
Avg rain 850mm -rarely drought Dairy cattle need much water to produce milk Foot rot is less frequent |
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Climate + |
Never too hot or too cold 280 growing days |
