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Agriculture (a term which encompasses farming) is the art, science or practice of producing food, feed, fiber and many other desired goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. Agri is from Latin ager ("a field"), and culture is from Latin cultura, meaning "cultivation" in the strict sense of tillage of the soil. Thus a literal reading of the English word yields tillage of the soil of a field. In actual usage, Agriculture denotes a broad array of activities essential to food and material production, including all techniques for raising and processing livestock (see Animal husbandry) no less than those essential to crop planting and harvesting.
Continual improvement in agricultural methods from pre-history to the present has been the key factor in the extreme specialization of human activity during the historical epoch. Many of these specializations have nothing to do with food production, but when specialists such as scientists, inventors and mechanical and chemical engineers devote their efforts to the improvement of farming methods, resources and implements they too, along with those who work the fields and pens, are said to be "in agriculture".
42% (2002 estimate) of the world's population is employed in agriculture, making it by far the most common occupation, yet it accounts for only 4.4% (2005 estimate) of the Gross World Product (an aggregate of all Gross Domestic Products).*
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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +1100
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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:00:01 +1100
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AFP helps with death cases
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:00:01 +1100
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) - Has responsibility for helping Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries become more competitive, profitable and sustainable.
Meta Description: [ This is the homepage of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website where you can access information for agricultural industries. You can also access Australian quarantine, rural science and agricultural economic information. ]
Australian Fisheries Management Authority - The Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the day-to-day management of fisheries under Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service - Our goal is to work courteously and responsively with our stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of quarantine and export legislation and to review it as appropriate.
Meta Description: [ This index page gives access to information on Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service - AQIS, inspection services for the arrival of international passengers, cargo, mail, animals and plants or their products into Australia, and inspection and certification for a range of a ]
Australian Wine - Strives to enhance the operating environment in the Australian wine industry for the long term benefit of all industry participants.
Meta Description: [ National Wine Centre of Australia offers flexible function venues for 10 to 1000 guests with natural lighting and spectacular architecture. Find wine education, wine appreciation, banquets, functions and weddings. ]
Bureau of Rural Sciences - Plays a role in analysing, assessing and packaging science for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries.
Meta Description: [ Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) is an independent scientific bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia (AFFA). At the interface between science and policy, BRS is an essential part of the Government's capacity for integrated evidence-based policy development a... ]
Dairy Research and Development Corporation - Helps the Australian dairy industry to invest in the techniques and information it needs to move into the 21st Century.
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation - Responsible to its stakeholders for planning, funding and managing research and development programs; and facilitating the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results of the results of research and development.
Forest and Wood Products Research and Development - To promote effective R and D which advances an internationally competitive, profitable, sustainable and environmentally responsible forest and wood products industry in Australia.
Grains Research and Development Corporation - The GRDC's mission is to invest in research and development for the greatest benefit to its stakeholders - graingrowers and the Commonwealth.
Meta Description: [ Grains Research and Development Corporation is responsible for overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. ]
Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation - Australia's statutory body that oversees grape and wine research.
Importing food to Australia - Provides general information on Australia's agriculture and food sector and quarantine regime and more detailed information on requirements for exporting food to Australia.
Meta Description: [ Includes information on what can be found in the Importing Food area. ]
Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation - Plays a role in improving the way Australians use and manage our land and water resources and the vegetation they support.
National Food Industry Strategy - Strategy devised by industry and government to provide a long-term agenda to strengthen industry's capability to identify and meet market demands. Details of the strategy, resources and contact information.
National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals - The NRA operates the Australian system which evaluates, registers and regulates agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Regional Forest Agreements (RFA) - RFAs are 20-year plans for the conservation and sustainable management of Australia's native forests. Find reports, news and background information on the RFA process.
Meta Description: [ Regional Forest Agreements manage Australia's native forests ]
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation - Contains information on over 300 research projects, plus full reports and other publications.
Meta Description: [ The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation manages and funds priority research, translating the results into practical outcomes for rural industry ]
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority - Manages one of the most complex dual water and electricity projects in the world.
Meta Description: [ Snowy Hydro is Australia's largest renewable energy supplier. ]
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Supermarket To Asia - Seeks to grow Australian food sales to Asia and increase the number of exporters by developing market-led export culture, removing barriers, building points of product difference, and improving competitiveness through the chain.
The Murray-Darling Basin Commission - Promotes and coordinates planning and management for the sustainable use of the land, water and environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Women in Rural Industries - Provides a link between the Government and women in rural industries.
Meta Description: [ Women in Rural Industries Program. The Programme provides an important link between the Government and women in rural industries.
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