Listen and answer questions 31–40.
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Early British Origins
• The Romans primarily imported sheep to Britain to secure a reliable source of for their armies.
• During the Middle Ages, the industry's massive wealth was built upon the creation of sophisticated legal by monastic institutions.
Expansion to the Australian Colonies
• John Macarthur realized the harsh outback climate was ideal for producing an exceptionally fine .
• Because imported wire was too expensive, early farmers were unable to build a traditional to manage their flocks.
Technological and Infrastructural Changes
• The invention of the pneumatic handpiece was celebrated mostly because it drastically minimized severe during the shearing process.
• The expansion of the railway meant that farmers no longer had to rely on unpredictable inland to transport their goods to port.
Modern Economic Challenges
• The catastrophic market crash of the 1990s was fundamentally caused by the explosive popularity of synthetic .
• To avoid bankruptcy, some modern graziers have pivoted their business models to the production of artisanal .
Environmental and Social Outlook
• Ecologists warn that decades of intense overgrazing are causing the irreversible destruction of native in arid regions.
• To keep isolated rural towns alive, local councils are now heavily promoting regional rather than relying on government subsidies.
