Tasmanian agriculture can be characterised by the fact that many farm enterprises carry out mixed farming activities.
Livestock can be found on most farms in Tasmania. Sheep are mainly found in drier areas, down through the midlands from Campbell Town to the Derwent Valley. Beef cattle are found in most areas but are concentrated in wetter areas. Dairying mainly occurs across the north of Tasmania with most of the dairy herd in the north west, Meander valley and the north east.
Farming in Tasmania has a strong emphasis on vegetable production. Vegetables are produced in the high rainfall, high fertility areas of the State in the north west, around the Meander Valley, in the north east and increasingly in drier areas where irrigation is available. While niche markets are being sought for fresh vegetables, most vegetables are grown under contract for processing.
FARMS, Tasmania(a)
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| At 31 March | Number |
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| 1996 | 4,640 |
| 1997 | 4,536 |
| 1998 | 4,482 |
| 1999 | 4,446 |
| 2000(b) | 4,430 |
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more.
(b) At 30 June.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (Cat. no. 7113.0). |
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