Crops and Plants
What are the three main nutrients found in fertilisers (NPK)?
A) Nitrogen, Potassium, Calcium
B) Nitrogen, Phosphate, Copper
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
D) Nitrate, Phosphorus, Calcium
C) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What type of digestive system do sheep and cattle have?
A) Monogastric
B) Carnivorous
C) Avian
D) Ruminant
D) Ruminant
What is Australia’s largest agricultural export?
A) Wool
B) Beef
C) Wheat
D) Wine
B) Beef
What does DPI stand for in agriculture?
A) Dairy Production Institute
B) Department of Primary Industries
C) Domestic Produce Industry
D) Department of Pasture Innovation
B) Department of Primary Industries
What does the term "biosecurity" mean on farms?
A) Preventing the spread of pests and diseases
B) Using natural fertilisers
C) Protecting animals from predators
D) Testing soil quality
A) Preventing the spread of pests and diseases
What is the main impact of El Niño events on Australian farmers?
A) Increased rainfall and floods
B) Longer growing seasons
C) Hotter, drier conditions and drought
D) More cyclones
C) Hotter, drier conditions and drought
What does MLA stand for in Australian agriculture?
A) Meat and Livestock Australia
B) Market and Land Authority
C) Modern Livestock Agency
D) Meat and Land Association
A) Meat and Livestock Australia
Which part of the plant carries water from the roots to the leaves?
A) Xylem
B) Phloem
C) Stomata
D) Cuticle
A) Xylem
What does the term “drenching” mean in livestock care?
A) Washing animals
B) Giving animals liquid medicine for parasites
C) Feeding supplementary grain
D) Watering pastures
B) Giving animals liquid medicine for parasites
Which Australian state produces the most beef cattle?
A) Victoria
B) New South Wales
C) Queensland
D) Western Australia
C) Queensland
What is the main purpose of rotational grazing?
A) Increase water availability
B) Train animals to move
C) Increase fertiliser use
D) Prevent soil erosion and allow pasture regrowth
D) Prevent soil erosion and allow pasture regrowth
Which insect is responsible for pollinating most crops worldwide?
A) Ants
B) Flies
C) Wasps
D) Honeybees
D) Honeybees
Which Australian state is most affected by tropical cyclones that impact farming?
A) Queensland
B) Victoria
C) South Australia
D) Tasmania
A) Queensland
What is the main goal of a farm budget?
A) To test soil health
B) To plan income and expenses
C) To check rainfall records
D) To monitor fertiliser use
B) To plan income and expenses
What is the most widely grown grain crop in Australia?
A) Barley
B) Rice
C) Oats
D) Wheat
D) Wheat
Which farm animal produces mohair?
A) Angora goat
B) Alpaca
C) Sheep
D) Llama
A) Angora goat
Which Australian state is the largest producer of wine grapes?
A) South Australia
B) New South Wales
C) Victoria
D) Tasmania
A) South Australia
What machine is used to harvest wheat?
A) Tractor
B) Seeder
C) Harvester/Combine
D) Baler
C) Harvester/Combine
What type of soil is best for growing crops: sandy, clay, or loam?
A) Sandy
B) Clay
C) Loam
D) Gravel
C) Loam
What is the biggest source of water for irrigation in the Murray–Darling Basin?
A) Groundwater bores
B) Murray and Darling rivers
C) Dams in Queensland
D) Ocean desalination
B) Murray and Darling rivers
Which job involves testing soil, fertiliser use, and crop health?
A) Agronomist
B) Stock agent
C) Veterinarian
D) Farm mechanic
A) Agronomist
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
B) Carbon Dioxide
What is the correct term for a young female cow that hasn’t calved?
A) Steer
B) Calf
C) Heifer
D) Ewe
C) Heifer
Which fruit industry is the biggest in Queensland?
A) Apples
B) Oranges
C) Mangoes
D) Bananas
D) Bananas
What does FCR stand for in livestock production?
A) Feed Conversion Ratio
B) Food Chain Resource
C) Farm Crop Rotation
D) Fertiliser Control Rate
A) Feed Conversion Ratio
What is the main product from sugarcane grown in North Queensland?
A) Syrup
B) Sugar
C) Molasses
D) Ethanol
B) Sugar
Which practice helps reduce soil erosion on sloping land?
A) Ploughing downhill
B) Contour farming
C) Burning crop stubble
D) Grazing heavily
B) Contour Farming
What is succession planning on farms?
A) Planning new crop rotations
B) Passing farm ownership to the next generation
C) Buying more machinery
D) Selling livestock at market
B) Passing farm ownership to the next generation
What is the main function of legumes in crop rotation?
A) Add nitrogen to the soil
B) Increase soil erosion
C) Shade out weeds
D) Provide water storage
A) Add nitrogen to the soil
What is the main breed of cattle used in the Northern Territory?
A) Angus
B) Brahman
C) Hereford
D) Jersey
B) Brahman
Which breed of cattle is known as Australia’s first locally developed beef breed?
A) Hereford
B) Angus
C) Droughtmaster
D) Charolais
C) Droughtmaster
What is the purpose of an electric fence?
A) To kill weeds
B) To power farm machinery
C) To keep animals in or out of an area
D) To fertilise soil
C) To keep animals in or out of an area
What is the name of the system used to classify beef carcasses in Australia?
A) MLA Code
B) Cattle Grade Standard
C) AUS-MEAT
D) Beef Australia Rating
C) AUS-MEAT
What is salinity caused by?
A) Too much fertiliser
B) Rising water tables bringing salt to the surface
C) Planting too many trees
D) Overuse of pesticides
B) Rising water tables bringing salt to the surface
What do stock agents mainly do?
A) Provide veterinary treatment
B) Sell livestock and negotiate prices
C) Drive tractors
D) Assess soil erosion
B) Sell livestock and negotiate prices
What is the main reason farmers test soil pH?
A) To check soil texture
B) To test water levels
C) To measure soil acidity/alkalinity for crop suitability
D) To test soil temperature
C) To measure soil acidity/alkalinity for crop suitability
What is the name of the cattle tick-borne disease that can affect cattle in tropical Australia?
A) Influenza
B) Anthrax
C) Tetanus
D) Babesiosis
D) Babesiosis
Which agricultural industry is the largest employer in regional Australia?
A) Horticulture industry
B) Cattle industry
C) Grain industry
D) Dairy industry
A) Horticulture industry
What part of the chicken is commonly used to determine its age?
A) Beak
B) Legs
C) Wings
D) Comb and wattles
D) Comb and wattles
Which agricultural pest is also known as “super ants” and a threat to Australian crops?
A) Termites
B) Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA)
C) Bull Ants
D) Meat Ants
B) Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA)
Which farming method best reduces greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Using synthetic fertilisers
B) Zero till cropping
C) Overgrazing
D) Excess irrigation
B) Zero till cropping
Which type of business structure is most common for family farms in Australia?
A) Sole trader
B) Company
C) Partnership
D) Cooperative
A) Sole trader