7123.3.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Queensland, 2002-03

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In 2001-02, the estimated gross value of agricultural production in Queensland was $8.1 billion. Preliminary estimates for 2002-03 indicate the gross value of agricultural production for Queensland was $7.5 billion, as widespread drought saw falls in the main areas of production.

GROSS VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, Queensland, year ended 30 June


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

Total crops (including pastures & grasses)(a)	3,512.7	3,391.2	3,883.3	3,680.5
Total livestock slaughterings & other disposals	1,613.9	3,368.4	3,696.9	3,353.0
Total livestock products	554.4	490.3	500.9	443.9

Total agriculture	5,681.0	7,249.9	8,081.2	7,477.4

p preliminary
(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).