1836–1864

Highlights

1836–2003: Developing agriculture science in South Australia

Community–driven discovery

1839: The South Australian Agricultural Society RA&HSSA
1843: The Ridley Stripper (Agricultural Engineering)

Main apects of the era

• Pioneer land settlement
• Arable agriculture
• Pastoralism in rangelands
• SA colonial government role in land and farming issues
• Community support for agriculture
• Wheat growing as a major industry
• Stock disease introduced
• Livestock management
• Rise of the 'Stock firm'
• Local wine industry