Fact sheet: Native grain species
Trees, shrubs, grasses and even small herbs produce seed. Seeds are designed to have carbohydrate, protein and enzymes for young plants and are excellent food...
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Published: 1 Oct 1999
Author(s): Bush, David
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Australian agroforestry is most developed in areas of high rainfall that are close to timber markets and wood processing facilities. Yet it is significantly less advanced in low rainfall areas, including the sheep-wheat belt and pastoral zones, where tree plantations could potentially provide environmental benefits and an alternative source on farm income. At present there is insufficient information about commercial timber tree species which will grow in low rainfall zones.