Camden Town Farm

As part of the 2024 Camden Town Farm Masterplan, small-scale demonstration plantings of cereal crops have been established at Camden Town Farm, a historic agricultural site in New South Wales.

These fields feature two varieties of common wheat and one variety of oats. The plantings celebrate Camdens agricultural heritage, promote tourism, and highlight the critical role of cereals in agriculture and the global food industry.

The Crops (planted left to right)
Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum) - Illabo (Bearded)
Illabo is a high-yielding, bearded wheat variety known for its adaptability to Australian conditions. Its distinctive awns create a striking visual effect, making it a highlight of the demonstration fields. Valued for its disease resistance and suitability for bread-making, Illabo underscores wheats role as a staple crop, providing about one-third of global dietary energy.
Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum) - Ford (Beardless)
The Ford variety is a beardless wheat, offering a smooth appearance and high yield potential. It is versatile for flour production, used in products like pasta and pastries. Its inclusion showcases the diversity of wheat varieties and their importance in modern agriculture.
Oats (Avena sativa) - Eurabbie
Eurabbie oats are a hardy, high-quality variety used for human consumption in breakfast cereals and baking, as well as for animal feed due to their high fiber content. Their golden hues add visual appeal to the fields, drawing attention to the aesthetic and  nutritional value of oats.
Purpose and Significance
These demonstration plantings educate visitors about the beauty and diversity of cereal crops while emphasizing their role in global food security. Wheat and oats are foundational to human diets, with wheat alone accounting for a significant portion of global caloric intake. The fields also promote sustainable farming practices and agricultural biodiversity.

Identified in the 2024 Camden Town Farm Masterplan, these plantings aim to boost tourism and visitation. By creating visually appealing and educational displays, Camden Town Farm invites visitors to connect with the regions farming heritage, learn about crop diversity, and appreciate agricultural innovation. The fields serve as a living classroom for all ages.