Biomes of the World
What is the largest biome in Australia, covering much of the interior?
Desert Biome
This weather event can lead to water scarcity and crop failure.
Drought
Planting these can reduce erosion and improve soil quality.
Trees/windbreaks
Farmers adapting to drought might do this to their crop type
Moving livestock to different pastures to prevent overgrazing
Rotational grazing
Which biome is known for its rich soil and supports crops like wheat and barley?
Grassland Biome
What happens when salt rises to the surface of the soil, making it unsuitable for crops?
Salinity
What is the farming practice that avoids synthetic chemicals and prioritises natural inputs?
Organic farming
What might a farmer do if fertiliser prices increase dramatically?
Reduce usage or switch to natural fertilizer
All machinery travels on the same permanent tracks
Controlled traffic farming
This biome is home to dense vegetation and high rainfall — found mostly in far north QLD.
Tropical Rainforest
How can pest outbreaks affect farmers?
Destroy crops and reduce yields
What technique uses minimal water and delivers it straight to plant roots?
Drip irrigation
How might tech help with limited water access?
Install efficient irrigation systems
Farmers plant crops like clover, oats, or legumes between harvest seasons.
Cover cropping
Which Australian biome experiences four distinct seasons and supports farming of fruits like apples and grapes?
Temperate Forest Biome
How climate change impacts Australian agriculture.
Increased drought, heatwaves, unpredictable weather
Crop rotation helps farmers by doing what?
Maintaining soil health/reducing risk of pest and disease.
What might farmers do to stay profitable during a global market collapse?
Sell locally
Rows of native trees or shrubs are planted along the edges of fields or paddocks.
Native windbreaks
Which Australian biome is most threatened by land clearing for agriculture?
Temperate forest biome
Name one economic challenge Australian farmers face.
Fluctuating global prices/rising input prices
What is regenerative agriculture?
Farming that restores ecosystems, increase biodiversity and improves soil health
How can farmers prepare for both floods and droughts?
Build water storage systems
Farmers can choose to grow varieties of crops that are able to survive with less water.
Drought tolerant crops