7123.4.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, South Australia, 2001-02
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 21/11/2003
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The predominant sheep breed in South Australia is the Merino which, because of its robust constitution and capacity to travel long distances to water, has adapted well to the hot, dry conditions of the interior. Of the remaining recognised breeds, the Australasian breeds, Corriedale and Polwarth, are also important. SHEEP AND LAMBS, South Australia, at 30 June
Sources: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0) and Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0). At 30 June 2002, most sheep and lambs in South Australia were found in the South East Statistical Division (4.1 million). SHEEP AND LAMBS, at 30 June 2002
Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2001-02 Agricultural Survey. Meat cattle Pigs
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