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Australian Grains Genebank

The Australian Grains Genebank helps farmers to get better grains and more food. It’s like a bank, but instead of storing money, it stores tiny seeds. These seeds come from all over the world—from places like India, Pakistan, and other countries.

The genebank collects different types of seeds with all kinds of special qualities. For example, maybe one type of seed grows better in certain kinds of soil, or another type of seed grows faster. By collecting these different types of seeds, scientists are able to find out which ones will help farmers get the best crops.

The Australian Grains Genebank helps scientists study what kinds of crops grow best in certain soils, and how to make them stronger and healthier. It also helps to protect the environment by finding ways to grow crops without causing harm.

For farmers, the genebank is like a library of tiny seeds that they can use to grow the best crops! They don’t have to worry about running out of seeds—because the genebank has so many different kinds of seeds. It’s like a big treasure chest of seeds!