Aboriginal Social Aspects

Historic and Social Aspects Report

• Agriculture and History
In the past 200 years, European farming practices have caused more deterioration of the environment than the Aboriginal people did in 40 thousand. Aboriginals had a strong spiritual bond with the land and considered themselves as the custodians of the land and that they belonged to it. The Aborigines relied on excellent knowledge of the area, resulting in sustainable management of the land. They ensured there would be resources for future generations and that the environment would not be degraded, with methods such as nomadic behavior. The Aborigines constantly moved from one place to another, never over-exhausting one area for resources and food. They took only what they
In Australia, exports generate $39 billion in gross value each year. Of Australia’s national economy, Agriculture contributes 3.3%, compared to 4.2% of mining and 12% of manufacturing. In 1997/98, $22.1 billion in overseas revenue was generated by exports from rural industries, making up 25% of all exports. In the same year, farmers spend $20 billion on inputs to their farms, generating large amount of economic activity. Farming employs around 370 000 people across
Brown, R. Hindmarsh and R. McGregor
Dynamic Agriculture Book Three – Second Edition
Published in Australia by McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia Pty Limited

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Taken from People – Off Farm Income