William Farrer
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1845 – 1906
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Who was William Farrer?
William James Farrer was a leading Australian agronomist and plant breeder. Farrer is best remembered as the originator of the "Federation" strain of wheat, distributed in 1903. His work resulted in significant improvements in both the quality and crop yields of Australia's national wheat harvest, a contribution for which he earned the title 'father of the Australian wheat industry'.
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- Born
- Apr 3, 1845
Docker, Cumbria - Education
- Christ's Hospital
- University of Cambridge
- Died
- Apr 16, 1906
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on July 23, 2013
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