Sunflowers
What is the best time of year to plant sunflower seeds in Queensland?
Spring
Which state in Australia has the highest number of cattle?
QLD
Which type of farm machinery is primarily used for planting seeds?
Seeder
What is the official start date of the Australian horse breeding season each year?
1st September
Which country exports the most crops?
United States of America
How much sunlight do sunflowers need each day to thrive?
8-10
What is the most common breed of sheep raised in Australia?
Merino
What is the main purpose of a combine harvester?
Harvesting crops
Which crop is considered Australia's most water-efficient, with significant improvements in water use efficiency over the past decades?
Cotton
Country with the most farm land?
China, with approximately 5.3 million square kilometers
What type of soil is ideal for growing sunflowers?
Raised, well-drained, fertilised
Approximately how many cattle were there in Australia as of June 2023?
30 million
What type of farm machinery is used to cut and gather hay?
Baler
What percentage of Australia's land mass is managed by farmers?
51%
Where did thoroughbreds originate from?
England
What is a good companion plant for sunflowers?
Beans
What is the primary purpose of the Murray Grey cattle breed in Australia?
Beef production
What is the primary benefit of using precision agriculture technology in Australian farming?
Increasing crop yield and efficiency
Which crop is considered Australia's "king crop" due to its significant production and export value?
Wheat
Which country is known for having the most frequent and severe bush fires?
Australia
On average, how long does it take sunflowers to germinate?
10 days
What is the name of the free-roaming feral horse found in Australia?
Brumby
hich Australian company is known for developing autonomous robots that perform precise farming operations such as spraying, weeding, and seeding?
SwarnFarm Robotics
Which advanced technology is increasingly being used in tractors to improve efficiency and precision in farming operations?
GPS and auto-steering systems
Who is the best Agriculture teacher in the world...
Miss Larkham (definitely Mr Goss)