Wheat

Fact File:

Description: wheat is fairly small, its colour is dark yellow and it is grown in big bunches.

How old is wheat? People have been growing wheat for thousands of years so I guess it’s that old.

Where does wheat come from?  Here are the top ten producers:

 China … 96.2 million tonnes (15.4% of global wheat production)

 India … 72 million (11.5%)

 United States … 57.1 million (9.1%)

 Russia … 45.5 million (7.3%)

 France … 36.9 million (5.9%)

 Canada … 25.5 million (4.1%)

 Australia … 24.1 million (3.8%)

 Germany … 23.6 million (3.8%)

 Pakistan … 21.6 million (3.4%)

 Turkey … 21 million (3.4%)

Are there different types of wheat?

Yes and they all fit into two categories spring wheat and winter wheat three of them are: durum wheat, common wheat and club wheat.

 

Does wheat grow in Australia?

Yes and it is top 7 out of the world for producing.

 

What country eats the most wheat?

 China  consumes the most wheat.

 

Where is wheat grown?

Wheat is grown in huge wheat fields which are usually fenced considering farmers don’t want their wheat to be trampled on.

 

Do animals eat wheat?

Yes they do, most farm animals eat wheat and non farm animals too like birds and mice.

What things can you make with wheat?

Lots of things such as: noodles, bread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, pasta and flat bread.

Diagram of wheat: