Farming in the Wanilla Community

Farming 1960 - 1990

Farming during this time was based on livestock, with wool growing, prime lambs and beef production the main sources of income.

During the 70's beef prices collapsed and wool and lamb were even more important.

A national floor price for wool was removed in 1991 and caused another reajustment in land use.

This resulted in a shift to grain production, larger farms and less farmers.

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Farming 1960 - 1990


Wheat in 70 acres	Farming during this time	Oats in silo

Tractor bogged December 1992	The harvester too!	Preparing for nitrogen spreading

Loaded ready to go...	Kevin Warren	Sinking a bore

Awaiting shearing	Bourke brothers tailing lambs	Harvest 1986

Shearing time at Sheldons	Picking the fleece	Armco shed


1947 - 1960	War Service Blocks - List of land allocation	1960 - 1990	1990 - present