7123.3.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Queensland, 2003-04  
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Farms

The agricultural industry has been central to Queensland's economic development since the earliest days of European settlement. It is still an important contributor to the state's economy and has maintained its role as a major export earner.

There were an estimated 26,785 farms in Queensland, according to the 2004 Agricultural Survey.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), Queensland, at 30 June
Number
1997(b)
30,986
2001
29,643
2002
28,104
2003
27,688
2004
26,785
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more.
(b) At 31 March.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0) and Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).

The Statistical Division (SD) with the highest number of farms in Queensland at 30 June 2004 was the Darling Downs SD (5,916). This was followed by the Wide Bay-Burnett SD with 4,873.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), at 30 June 2004
Statistical Division
Number
Brisbane
861
Moreton
3,294
Wide Bay-Burnett
4,873
Darling Downs
5,916
South West
1,582
Fitzroy
2,693
Central West
647
Mackay
1,961
Northern
1,752
Far North
2,745
North West
460
Queensland
26,785
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an EVAO of $5,000 or more.
Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2004 Agricultural Survey.




This section contains the following subsection :
          Agricultural Industry
          Land Use

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