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Greater Dublin area c - Coggle Diagram
Greater Dublin area c
effect of climate on potatoes
reduces the risk of potato blight
15% of Ireland’s potato crop
less than 800mm of rainfall
farmers supply Largos foods Tayto crisps in Meath
rain shadow effect,east of Ireland recieves less rain
climate and crops
• Winter temperatures 5 Summer + 15 degrees.
long growing season for crops over 270 days
no extremes of temperature
cool temperate oceanic
4 hours sunshine per day
Effect of climate on forestry
steep ,infertile acidic soils
forestry ,trees grow 3 times faster than in Europe
Upland Dublin + wicklow mtns
Mild climate good for tree growth/harvest faster
pastoral farming of sheep
Effect of climate on market gardening
Rush and Lusk 44% agricultural produce
•greenhouses close to the coast;, reduces risk of frost.
Market gardening In North county Dublin
Salads,Fruits,Vegetables