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Agriculture for schools

Here you'll find a list of sites with more information about all areas of agriculture.
If you would like us to add a website address to this list, please contact us

* - includes teacher resources and/or activities appropriate for the classroom
# - includes a "kids section" but no teacher resources

General Agriculture

  • Food Standards Australia New Zealand - information and fact sheets about food safety and other food issues, including genetically modified foods.
  • Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics - research, statistics and market information for the agricultural industry. Best for older students and teachers.
  • Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - information about the agricultural industry from a national perspective, including links to other government agencies and organisations.
  • Food News a website focusing on links to information about food law and the food and beverage industry.
  • Kondinin Group * - a farm improvement group based in Western Australia; producers of the Workboot Series for schools. Website includes ideas for teachers.
  • CSIRO Entomology comprehensive information about insects, including resources appropriate for students.
  • NOVA Science in the News * - short articles from the Australian Academy of Science covering a range of topical issues including salinity and gene technology.
  • Landlearn (Victorian site) * - teacher resources and activities relating to environmental and agricultural education.
  • Agripedia (US information only) an interactive agriculture encyclopedia, including a glossary and class activities.
  • Food Science Australia information about food science; best for older students and teachers.
  • Young Australian Rural Network a website for young people in rural industries; includes a discussion forum.
  • NASA Explores articles about research conducted by NASA, including many agriculture-related subjects. Each article comes with class activities.

Agriculture Portals (links to other sites)

  • Government Agriculture Portal links to all Australian Government websites related to agriculture, food production and natural resources.
  • AgNet links to Australian Government and non-Government websites related to agriculture.
  • Agrisurf online directory to agriculture-related websites. Choose Australia for local content.

Grains

  • Grains Research and Development Corporation information about grain production, including consumer information and a link to the GoGrains teacher resource.
  • Grain Pool of Western Australia A Western Australian grain marketing organisation. Includes some information about grain crops as well as market information.
  • GoGrains * - nutritional information about grains, including teacher resources.
  • Arnotts # - information from the biscuit manufacturer, including a kids section.
  • Cooperative Bulk Handling * - A Western Australian organisation that stores, handles and markets grain. Site includes teacher resources.
  • CSIRO Plant Industries Information about research into plant health and related areas for the agricultural industry.
  • A&B Grains A Queensland based company that buys and sells grains and seeds for the world market. Includes photo album of grain production and export.
  • Australian Wheat Board the exclusive marketer and manager of all Australian bulk wheat exports. Includes community education section for a background on grain production, marketing and export.
  • Kelloggs # - information about Kelloggs products and manufacturing process.
  • The Bean Files (UWA) * - student-focused website about legumes, incorporating teacher resources.
  • Pulse Australia an industry body catering to pulse growers (producers of chickpeas, lentils, lupins etc). Includes information about different pulses.

Wool

  • Australian Wool Innovation a research and development company; website includes facts and figures about the Australian wool industry.
  • Woolwise (Wool Coorperative Research Centre) - features wool-related teaching modules for sale online. Targeted at agriculture subject areas but could be adapted for post-compulsory biology courses.
  • Australian Wool Services the owner of the Woolmark label, and involved in the commercialisation of wool technology. Includes information about wool fabric research and technology.
  • Wool is Best information from a range of wool industry organisations about wool production, including animal welfare issues and videos.

Dairy

  • dairy.com.au # - links to information about the Australian dairy industry, including a kids section and teacher/student resources.
  • Dairy Australia * dairy industry body. Their website provides background information and a link to the nutrition education resource Just a Little Bit.
  • Peters and Brownes * - website of the dairy production company. Includes a kids section and information on factory tours.

Meat and Animal Products

  • Meat and Livestock Australia an industry body for the meat industry. Website includes fact sheets about beef and lamb production (see resources then search for schools as target audience)
  • Australian Livestock Export Corporation an industry body involved with livestock exports. Website includes factsheets (under communications) and a video about Cormo Express.
  • Aus-meat Ltd establishes and maintains national industry standards for meat production and processing. Website includes information on cuts of meat; posters for sale from site.
  • Australian Pork Limited pork industry body. Website includes pork nutritional information and recipes.
  • themainmeal * - information about selecting and cooking beef and lamb. Includes recipes and downloadable posters.
  • Australia Egg Corporation Limited egg industry body. Website includes nutritional information and recipes.
  • Golden Eggs # - Western Australian egg processing company. Site includes multimedia tour of processing stages as well as nutritional information, recipes and childrens activities.
  • CSIRO Livestock Industries CSIRO division focused on animal production and health research. Site includes information sheets and links.

Horticulture

  • Western Potatoes * - the statutory marketing authority for potatoes in Western Australia. Website includes order form for free posters, activities, recipes and general information about potatoes.
  • Apple and Pear Australia Limited * - apple and pear industry body. Website includes information and posters on apple and pear varieties and recipes.
  • Australian Citrus Growers Association citrus industry body. Most information geared to growers, but some factsheets can be adapted for classroom use.
  • Australian Mushroom Growers Association mushroom industry body. Website includes recipes and access to an education pack.
  • Australian Honeybee Industry Council honey industry body. Website includes comprehensive information about bees and honey production.
  • Honeybee Australis information about beekeeping. Includes information, photos and recipes.
  • Sunbeam Foods * - producer of dried fruits. Website includes information about dried fruit production and teacher activity sheets.
  • Australian Dried Fruits Association * - dried fruit industry association. Includes free posters and factsheets for schools (see under extension and promotion).
  • Wine Australia - website for the Australian wine industry. Includes links to other sources of information.
  • Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Australian Government organisation responsible for promotion and regulation of Australian wine and brandy. Includes detailed, searchable databases of information under WineFacts.
  • Sydney Markets wholesale fresh produce markets in Sydney. Includes comprehensive kids section with information about many fruits and vegetables.

Biosecurity

  • Animal Health Australia national organisation dealing with animal health and welfare. Mostly industry information about animal disease issues.
  • Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service * - protects Australia from pests, weeds and diseases. Site includes link to Quarantine Matters school program and comprehensive quarantine information.
  • Plant Health Australia national organisation dealing with plant health. Mostly industry information about plant disease issues.
  • Quarantine WA protects Western Australia from weeds, pests and diseases. Includes comprehensive quarantine information.
  • Australian Animal Health Laboratory part of CSIRO Livestock Industries, centre for disease diagnosis and research. Includes informative virtual tour of the facilities.
  • Weedbusters weed management, education and awareness program. Site includes kids area and teacher activities.
  • National Weed Strategy central website on weed-related matters. Includes links to weed identification information and other sources.

Sustainable Agriculture

Biotechnology

  • Biotechnology Australia * - Federal Government agency focused on biotechnology coordination and education. Includes general information and a link to school resources.
  • Biotechnology Online * - education site for teachers and students with comprehensive information and activities related to biotechnology.
  • Ausbiotech * - biotechnology industry body. Site includes information about various applications of biotechnology.
  • Agrifood Awareness Australia industry body focused on raising awareness of gene technology. Site includes fact sheets and links to other information.

Export & Trade

  • Austrade * - Australian Government agency that promotes and assists international trade. Site includes comprehensive information about trade and trading partners as well as student and teacher resources.

Food Science and Technology

Page reviewed: February 2006