Science and technology in Australia

 

Agriculture

Covers the cultivation and management of Australian land and seas, including the farming of crops and livestock, horticulture, fishing and forestry. It covers past and present practices, agricultural commodities and processes with an emphasis on NSW.

Applied science and technology

Covers the application of scientific discoveries and endeavours to industry, commerce and domestic life; includes the research and development of technology and inventions originating in or impacting on NSW, popular hobbies and domestic sciences.

Environment and conservation

Covers Australia's natural surroundings, with an emphasis on the NSW landscape, fauna and flora; includes the conditions and influences impacting on the natural environment, issues and research into environmental degradation.

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