Australian farms and mapping technology

There is plenty of dialogue about the importance of farming to Australia.  It is also apparent there is a deal of ignorance and a substantial lack of data. But, give credit where it is due, Geoscience Australia and the Australian government agencies have done a wonderful job with the National Map of Australia and the homestead data.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics addressed the sector in a release this week
Agricultural Commodities ,below is their static map. Putting a value on these businesses produced an impressive figure. "Value of Australian farm production rises to $54 billion".

While the scale is small, each dot and concentration represents a farm business.

The National Map of Australia, including the homestead data set, looks like below:

National Map of Australia

The sale of Anna Creek Station (ex Kidman) to the Williams Cattle Company suggested a closer look at the location on the National Map.

The Williams Cattle Company have an impressive string of properties north of Anna Creek along the Oodnadatta Trak. Remote and challenging seasons wise but currently enjoying a very productive period.