Agricultural Production in Australia

Agriculture in Australia Climate Soils Crops Livestock

Agriculture in Australia Agriculture industries in Australia comprise wide variety of crops, horticulture, viticulture, dairy, fisheries and livestock

Agriculture in Australia Questions – Please list what types of agriculture/food are grown in Australia. Explain the following terms- Horticulture Viticulture Dairy Fisheries Livestock

Questions – What does all that red colour indicate on the Map of Australia? What other countries can you see have similar soil types to Australia?

32 in. = 800 mm

Question – Can you describe where the majority of rain falls in Australia?

Question – Can you describe the difference in climate between Northern and Southern Australia?

Irrigation in Australia is a widespread and required in many areas for production of crops for domestic and export use.

Question – What is irrigation? What sort of crops require irrigation to grow? Please list some positive and negative aspects of irrigation farming?

Australia cultivates an abundance of nuts, vegetables, and many tropical fruits, including: Bananas Apples Potatoes Carrots Pineapple Orange Mango Chestnuts Tomatoes

Question – Where are some of these vegetables and tropical fruits grown in Australia?