Australian Bureau of Statistics
Celebrating the International Year of Statistics 2013

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This group covers R&D directed towards the manufacture of chemical fertilisers and chemicals for the protection of crops and livestock.
This group has four objectives:

860701 Animal Protection Chemicals
860702 Chemical Fertilisers
860703 Crop Protection Chemicals
860799 Agricultural Chemicals not elsewhere classified

Exclusions:
a) Organic fertilisers and the manufacture of plant extracts which may be used as insecticides or repellents (e.g. pyrethrum) are included in Group 8603 Processed Non-Food Agriculture Products (excl. Wood, Paper and Fibre).
b) Manufacture of veterinary pharmaceuticals is included in Group 8609 Veterinary Pharmaceutical Products.