What types of farming are most common in the Western Australian Wheatbelt?

The Wheatbelt of Western Australia is primarily characterized as a mixed grains-and-sheep region.1

While the area is named for its principal crop, wheat, the agricultural output of these massive farms also includes:

• Grains: In addition to wheat, the region yields significant quantities of oats and barley.2
• Livestock: The area is a major center for sheep farming, which produces wool.21

The development of this region was historically supported by the introduction of superphosphate fertilizers, the breeding of new livestock, and the implementation of various government-backed settlement schemes.2