7123.2.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Victoria, 2002-03  
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The gross value of agricultural production in Victoria in 2001-02 was $9.3 billion. Preliminary estimates for 2002-03 indicate the gross value of agricultural production for Victoria was $7.6 billion, as widespread drought saw falls in the main areas of production.


GROSS VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, Victoria, year ended 30 June
1997
$m
2001
$m
2002
$m
2003p
$m
Total crops (including pastures & grasses)(a)
2,530.6
3,656.3
3,721.0
2,997.2
Total livestock slaughterings & other disposals
1,441.5
2,053.4
2,447.8
2,178.6
Total livestock products
2,115.5
2,591.6
3,113.6
2,375.5
Total agriculture
6,087.6
8,301.3
9,282.4
7,551.4
p = preliminary
(a) Prior to 1999-2000, the reference period for crops, pastures and grasses was 31 March.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0) and Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia (cat. no. 7503.0).



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