Question

Name the area of ‘extensive commercial grain farming’ in Australia.

Hint:

Extensive grain farming is known as 'Prairies' in North America and 'Steppes' in Eurasia.
In Australia, these regions are often referred to as the "Wheat-Sheep Belt."

Answer 1

Concept:
• Extensive commercial grain farming is practiced in mid-latitude semi-arid grasslands.

• It is characterized by very large farm sizes and total mechanization, from sowing to harvesting.

Step 1: Locate the specific grasslands in Australia
The temperate grasslands of Australia used for grain farming are known as the Downs.
These are primarily located in the Murray-Darling Basin in the south-eastern part of the continent.

Step 2: Describe the crops and operations
Wheat is the principal crop grown in these regions for the international market.
Because the farms are massive and population density is low, all operations are performed using heavy machinery like tractors and combine harvesters.