7123.3.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Queensland, 2001-02  
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The agricultural industry has been central to Queensland'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 28,104 establishments with agricultural activity in Queensland, according to the 2001-02 Agricultural Survey.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), Queensland, at 30 June
Number
1997(b)
30,986
2001
29,643
2002
28,104
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more.
(b) At 31 March.

Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0) and Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).

The Statistical Division (SD) which recorded the highest number of farm establishments in Queensland at 30 June 2002 was Darling Downs (6,108). This was followed by the Wide Bay-Burnett SD with 5,091.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), at 30 June 2002
Statistical Division
Number
Brisbane
957
Moreton
3,735
Wide Bay-Burnett
5,091
Darling Downs
6,108
South West
1,620
Fitzroy
2,743
Central West
631
Mackay
2,095
Northern
1,761
Far North
2,903
North West
461
Queensland
28,104
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an EVAO of $5,000 or more.

Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2001-02 Agricultural Survey.




This section contains the following subsection :
      Agricultural industry
      Land use

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