7501.0 - Value of Principal Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, Preliminary, 2012-13

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Contents In this issue Crops Livestock VACP explained About this Release Value of Principal Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, Preliminary (Media Release)	LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERINGS AND OTHER DISPOSALS The gross value of total livestock slaughterings and other disposals in 2012-13 fell by 5% to $13.1 billion. The gross value of cattle and calves remained steady nationally at $7.7 billion. Although production in 2012-13 increased, driven mainly by drought-induced adult cattle slaughter, the average prices decreased per head. The gross value of sheep and lambs fell by 25% to $2.2 billion in 2012-13. Widespread dry conditions caused sheep producers to turn off large numbers of stock, resulting in a high supply available for slaughter and causing a fall in prices. The live sheep export industry also experienced trade issues, with the fall in gross values reflecting lower prices and the decline in numbers. The gross value of pigs remained steady at $934 million, with a slight increase in slaughter numbers offset by a fall in average prices. In 2012-13 the gross value of poultry increased by 7% to $2.2 billion. Higher meat production and higher average prices occurred as a result of increase in consumer demand. Footnote(s): (a) Data for 2013 are preliminary and may be subject to revision. (b) Due to confidentiality restrictions, data for South Australia (2007-2011; 2013), Western Australia (2007-2013) and Tasmania (2007-2013) are not available. Source(s): Value of Principal Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, Preliminary (cat. no. 7501.0) LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS The gross value of livestock products decreased by 7% to $6.8 billion in 2012-13, driven by an 8% fall in the gross value of milk and a 10% fall in the gross value of wool. These decreases were partly offset by a 12% increase in the value of eggs. Footnote(s): (a) Data for 2013 are preliminary and may be subject to revision. (b) Due to confidentiality restrictions, data for Northern Territory (2012) and Australian Capital Territory (2012) are not available. Source(s): Value of Principal Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, Preliminary (cat. no. 7501.0) Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.