7123.4.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, South Australia, 2004-05  
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The agricultural industry has been central to South Australia'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 14,111 farms in South Australia, according to the 2005 Agricultural Survey.



ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), South Australia, at 30 June
Number
2001
15,436
2002
14,824
2003
14,262
2004
14,238
2005
14,111
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more.
Source: Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).

The Statistical Division which recorded the highest number of farms in South Australia at 30 June 2005 was Murray Lands (3,323).


ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), at 30 June 2005
Statistical Division
Number
Adelaide
888
Outer Adelaide
2,701
Yorke and Lower North
2,031
Murray Lands
3,323
South East
2,506
Eyre
1,481
Northern
1,181
South Australia
14,111
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an EVAO of $5,000 or more.
Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2005 Agricultural Survey.




This section contains the following subsection :
      Agricultural industry
      Land use

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