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EXPLANATORY NOTES


INTRODUCTION

1 This publication presents final estimates from the ABS Apples and Pears collection, 2007. Not all data from this collection are published here. Some further data, including data for states and territories, are available for a charge, on application to the ABS.

SCOPE AND COVERAGE

2 Apples and Pears statistics relate to the year in which the harvest occurred and are derived from information obtained in a collection of all known growers.

3 The scope of the 2007 collection is based on establishments growing apples and pears.

GENERAL

4 Where figures have been rounded, discrepancies may occur between sums of the component items and totals.

ABS DATA AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

5 As well as the statistics included in this and related publications, the ABS may have other relevant data available on request. Inquiries should be made to either the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070 or Linda Falzari on (03) 6222 5939.

GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

6 ABS publications draw extensively on information provided freely by individuals, businesses, governments and other organisations. Their continued cooperation is very much appreciated. Without it, the wide range of statistics published by the ABS would not be available. Information received by the ABS is treated in strict confidence as required by the Census and Statistics Act 1905.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

7 A range of publications relevant to the Agriculture sector are produced by the ABS, including:
Agricultural Commodities, Australia, (cat. no. 7121.0)
Australian Wine and Grape Industry, (cat. no. 1329.0)
Livestock and Meat, Australia, (cat. no. 7218.0.55.001)
Livestock Products, Australia, cat. no. 7215.0)
Natural Resource Management on Australian Farms, (cat. no. 4620.0)
Principal Agricultural Commodities, Australia, Preliminary, (cat. no. 7111.0)
Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced Australia, (cat. no. 7503.0)
Vineyards Estimates, Australia, Preliminary, (cat. no. 1329.0.55.001)
Vineyards Estimates, Australia, (cat. no. 1329.0.55.002)
Water Use on Australian Farms, (cat. no. 4618.0)

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