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AS CONSUMERS, WE’VE become used to seeing food land on our plate or in our fridge without giving a second thought as to where it actually came from. 

Not which shop or supermarket, but where and how the food was grown, if it was processed and how it was produced.

Airfield Estate is working to change that habit and get Irish people engaged with the food they eat. Established by the Overend sisters in 1974, the estate is a hub for actively learning about food, farming and the land, with an organic food garden and a working farm where visitors can become educated about what’s on their plate. 

So, how much do you really know about the food you eat? Test your knowledge in the quiz below.

1. When are onions in season? (Yes, they are available in supermarkets year-round, but when are they harvested?)

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February-August

October-March

April-September

2. What vegetable is this?

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Carrot

Potato

Turnip

3. What percentage of land is used for agriculture in Ireland?

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52.3%

86.3%

70.5%

4. Which of these nutrients do eggs contain in the largest quantity?

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Protein

Fat

Iron

Roughly the same amount of each

5. Which of the following are in season all year long in Ireland?

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Potatoes and carrots

Cabbage and mushrooms

Mushrooms and potatoes

6. Which of the below is in season for just one month per year in Ireland?

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French beans

Courgettes

Blackcurrants

7. How many litres of milk does a cow produce per year, on average?

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5,000 litres

10,000 litres

15,000 litres

8. What percentage of food in Irish shopping baskets is ultra-processed, according to a recent study in the Journal of Public Health Nutrition? (i.e. snacks high in sugar, ready meals)

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27.2%

45.9%

75.1%

9. Which vegetable is this?

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Potato

Cauliflower

Courgette

Answer all the questions to see your result!

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You scored out of !

You're a little chilli...

You might need to scrub up on your food knowledge before you find peas with what's on your plate.

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You scored out of !

We're rooting for you!

Although you've some idea about what goes on your plate, you haven't made our heart skip a beet.

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You scored out of !

Oh kale yeah!

Foodie knowledge is in your roots - lettuce celebrate!

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Airfield Estate is a working farm that seeks to help us understand the story how our food gets from pastures to plate. It offers school tours, education programmes for preschool, primary and secondary students using hands-on interactive activities on the farm. Here you can find out more about their education programmes and workshops.