Test on Dairying: Production, Economics, and Processing

Question 1: The skills and management of the dairyman play only a minor role in the overall success of profitable milk production.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the success depends not only on the quality of the foundation stock but also on the skills and management of the dairyman, and that even with good cattle, the final result depends largely on these skills and general management.

Question 2: What percentage of the total costs in milk production is attributed to labor (Pra'ce), according to the study materials?

A. Less than 1/5

B. Exactly 1/5

C. More than 1/2

D. Approximately 75%

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Pra'ce = labour 1/5', indicating that labor accounts for one-fifth of the total costs in milk production.

Question 3: Smaller farms generally find milking robots to be a cost-effective investment.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Smaller farms may not benefit from the milking robot system due to high costs, indicating it is not a cost-effective investment for them.

Question 4: Automated milking can increase production and improve animal welfare.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Automated milking can increase production and improve animal welfare, as stated in the study materials.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which of the following factors are explicitly mentioned as influencing the adoption of automated milking systems?

A. The age of the cows and their breeding history.

B. The financial conditions of the farm.

C. The personal attitudes of the farmers.

D. The type of feed used for the dairy cattle.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'automation ... depends on financial conditions and personal attitudes' regarding the adoption of milking robots. The other options are not mentioned in the text as factors influencing the adoption of these systems.