Facts for students

Facts for students

Find out how farmers care for their animals and the environment, how they use technology, how they tackle the major challenges of feeding a growing population and some interesting general facts about their daily lives.

Check out the student fact sheets listed in the right-hand column.

Caring for the environment

Find out how farmers are working to address biodiversity and sustainability on Australian farms.

Looking after the animals

Find out how farmers care for their animals.

Technology on farms

You’ll be surprised at the types of technologies farmers use to make their job safer and more efficient.

Feeding the future

The world’s population is growing, so farmers need to feed more people using the same amount of land. Here’s some information about how farmers are approaching this challenge.

Cattle and sheep farming fast facts (and some jokes)

Learn some interesting facts about cattle and sheep farming and jokes to make you smile.

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Facts for students