Abstract:
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Australian agriculture is based on the commercial family farm as the primary unit of production. The concept of landcare involves social, economic, technical and conservation issues which affect the family as the farmer of the land, and which impact on the whole community. Historically, government policy promoted land development and farming patterns which provided growth and laid the foundation for many of the land degradation problems seen today. The Avon Catchment Landcare Programme is a major attem
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