Young Farmers Club Quiz

Which region in NZ produces the most commercially grown kiwifruit?

• Southland

• Hawkes Bay

• Waikato

• Bay of Plenty

How many deer farms are there in NZ?

• 1500

• 2000

• 3000

• 2500

How long is the gestation period for a cow?

• 241 days

• 296 days

• 324 days

• 283 days

How many dairy cattle are there in NZ?

• 6.11 million

• 6.52 million

• 5.9 million

• 7.53 million

Which pest species causes problems for agriculture in the 1870s?

• Weasels

• Rabbits

• Rats

• Possums

Does a fresh egg sink or float?

• Sink 

• Float 

What shaped pupil do goats have?

• Round

• Square

• Diamond

• Rectangular

What is Drysdale wool predominantly used for?

• Carpet

• Clothing

• Insulation

• Blankets

In horse racing, which of these is NOT required to win the triple crown?

• The Preakness

• The Belmont Stakes

• The Melbourne Cup

• The Kentucky Derby

What are the two main regions for commercially grown stone fruit in NZ?

• Central Otago and Bay of Plenty

• Hawkes Bay and Central Otago

• Nelson and Taranaki

• Bay of Plenty and Nelson