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AN#Ge#1#2011#Land
Geography Topic 1 Land Management 2011
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Purpose of agriculture | The cultivation of the soil to produce food and fibres |
| Hydroponics | Growing plants in water high in nutrients |
| Australian climate problems | Low rainfall and little recent volcanic activity meaning no soil nutrients |
| Sheep per hectare for sustainable agriculture | 2-8 |
| Australian agriculture industry | Employs 377000 people and makes up 3.2% of GDP |
| Close nutrient cycle | Grow own fertilisers |
| Grow non-hybrid plants | Save seeds for future growth |
| Whole farm planning | Use of all resources of the farm to best create profits |