Role of Agriculture in Australia
The production of food, fibre and shelter for Australia.
What is the role of agriculture in Australia?
The growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers.
What is horticulture?
Animals raised for meat, milk, wool or eggs.
What are livestock?
Jobs are created through farming, transport, processing and agribusiness.
How does agriculture provide job opportunities?
An intensive livestock industry involving chickens raised for meat or eggs.
What is poultry farming?
A livestock production system where animals are kept in high numbers in sheds or yards and rely on purchased feed.
What is intensive livestock farming?
Money earned when agricultural products such as beef, wheat and wool are sold overseas.
How does agriculture contribute to Australia’s export income?
Vegetables such as lettuce and tomatoes grown with high inputs of water and fertilisers taht require lots of labour & management.
What are intensively grown crops?
This factor limits livestock production during drought because animals need reliable access to drinking water.
Why is water availability important for livestock production?
Climate, water availability, soil type and proximity to markets.
What factors influence the distribution of agriculture in Australia?
A scientist who specialises in improving crop production and soil management.
What is an agronomist?
A feature of extensive grazing where animals are spread over large areas, reducing the need for housing, supplementary feed and constant management.
What is extensive grazing?
Large-scale cotton irrigation that uses river water and is often controlled by corporate producers.
Why is the irrigation of cotton controversial in Australia?
Grain crops such as wheat, barley, rice and oats.
What are cereal crops?
This factor limits livestock production during drought because animals need reliable access to drinking water
Why is water availability important for livestock production?