Astana hosted the first national intellectual quiz, “AGRO IQ: Білім және болашақ,” for more than 70 students in agricultural disciplines. The event was held for Agricultural Workers’ Day and featured 12 teams.
The final brought together students from three agricultural universities: S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian-Technical University.
The quiz was organized by the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Center, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University.
Participants answered questions on agronomy, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, digital agriculture, and other areas. The quiz also tested their general knowledge, logical thinking, speed in making decisions, and teamwork.
The “Ой ордасы” team from Kazakh National Agrarian Research University took first place. “Ақыл және достары” from S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University placed second, and “АГРО ҚЫРАН” from Kazakh National Agrarian Research University came third.
The winners and runners-up received commemorative gifts and awards. The first-place team was presented with the AGRO IQ challenge cup.
Top participants will have the opportunity to complete practical training at agricultural enterprises in Germany. The opportunity was provided by the DEULA-Nienburg training center as support for future specialists.
The organizers plan to hold the quiz annually, making it a platform for knowledge exchange and intellectual competition among students of Kazakhstan’s agricultural universities.
