7123.4.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, South Australia, 2002-03

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The gross value of agricultural production for South Australia in 2002-03 fell by 22% to $4.1 billion. This was due to significant drops in the value of crops after drought reduced production levels.

GROSS VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, South Australia, year ended 30 June


	1997 $m	2001 $m	2002 $m	2003 $m

Total crops (including pastures & grasses)(a)	2,052.9	3,343.6	3,805.5	2,588.9
Total livestock slaughterings & other disposals	416.6	601.6	833.4	846.7
Total livestock products	472.7	472.1	566.9	643.2

Total agriculture	2,942.2	4,417.4	5,205.8	4,078.9

(a) Prior to 1999-2000, the reference period for crops, pastures and grasses was 31 March.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0) and Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia (cat. no. 7503.0).