7123.6.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Tasmania, 2003-04

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There were an estimated 3,866 farms recorded in Tasmania at 30 June 2004.

Beef cattle farming was the most common agricultural activity, with an estimated 1,154 farms accounting for 30% of farms in the state.

Sheep farming was the next most common activity with an estimated 583 farms accounting for 15% of farms in the state.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), Tasmania, at 30 June 2004


Industry	Number

Beef cattle farming	1,154
Sheep farming	583
Dairy cattle farming	542
Vegetable growing Sheep-beef cattle farming	509 318
All other industries	760

Total all industries	3,866

(a) Refers to farms with an estimated value of agricultural operations of $5,000 or more.

Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).

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