10. Term 2 Wrap up

Agrotechnology Wrap-up

By Hannah St Ledger

Multiple Choice

What is agrotechnology?

• Robots

• Use of technology in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture

• Technology for people to use

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of Agrotechnology in modern farming?

• Increase the number of farmers

• To reduce the nutritional value of crops

• To improve productivity and efficiency

• To eliminate the need for manual labour

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a precision agriculture technology?

• Irrigation Ditches

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Wooden ploughs

• Windmills

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a PTO shaft on a tractor?

• To steer the tractor

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To power attachments like mowers or balers

• To control the brakes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes no-till farming technology?

• Burning crops before planting

• Ploughing the field twice before seeding

• Planting crops without disturbing the soil structure

• Using heavy pesticides

Multiple Choice

What is a major safety rule when operating a tractor on a slope?

• Always drive sideways across the slope

• Drive slowly and up/down the slope, not across

• Speed up to avoid tipping

• Use the horn continuously

Multiple Choice

Which piece of equipment would most likely use GPS-guided steering?

• Manual shovel

• Irrigation hose

• Self-steering tractor

• Wheelbarrow

Multiple Choice

Before starting a tractor, what is one of the first safety checks a driver should perform?

• Check for loose items in the cabin

• Check the air pressure in nearby cars

• Ensure the PTO is running

• Turn on the headlights

Multiple Choice

What is the main environmental benefit of using the agrotechnology like variable rate fertilisers?

• Increases water usage

• Reduces unnecessary chemical use

• Promotes weed growth

• Makes the farm more expensive

Introduction to Agribusiness

Multiple Choice

What is Agribusiness?

• Farming with only organic methods

• Business activities involved in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural practices

• Growing crops for personal use

• Selling technology to mining companies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an agribusiness?

• A local cafe

• A car manufacturing company

• A company that processes and packages milk

• A textbook publisher

Multiple Choice

Why is agribusiness important to the Australian economy?

• It helps reduce the number of farmers

• It increases the cost of food

• It provides jobs and supports exports

• It relies entirely on imported products

Multiple Choice

Which part of the agribusiness supply chain comes first?

• Retail sales

• Processing and packaging

• Farming and production

• Marketing

Multiple Choice

What is a key goal of agribusiness management?

• To reduce the variety of crops grown

• To increase business profits while producing food efficiently and sustainably

• To eliminate traditional farming methods

• To only export goods overseas

What is Agribusiness?

Agribusiness relates to the production, processing and distribution of food and fibre

​Key features include:

• Assessing the financial situation of the farm

• Sources of finance available to the producer

• Strategies used to obtain finance

• Farm advisory services available to producers

• ​The impacts of large, rural business organisations

• Marketing options

• Innovation and ethics