Apples are the most important fruit crop in Tasmania. In 2003-04, Tasmanian farmers produced 37,300 tonnes of apples. This was well down on the previous season and reflected unfavourable seasonal conditions.
The four most common varieties of apples produced in Tasmania in 2003-04 were:
- Striped red delicious (6,900 tonnes)
- Block red delicious (5,600 tonnes)
- Fuji (5,300 tonnes)
- Golden delicious (4,600 tonnes)
APPLES(a), Tasmania, years ended 30 June
|
 | Production
'000 t | | Trees
'000 | | Yield
kg/tree |
|
| 1997(b) | 55.6 | | 1,102.5 | | 50.5 |
| 2001 | 56.1 | | 1,102.4 | | 50.9 |
| 2002 | 51.6 | | 1,232.8 | | 41.9 |
| 2003 | 52.5 | | 1,285.1 | | 40.9 |
| 2004 | 37.3 | | 1,147.6 | | 32.5 |
|
(a) For 2002 onwards, number of trees and yield are based on trees four years and over. For years prior to 2002, number of trees and yield are based on trees six years and over. However, the production figure used to calculate yield includes any contribution by all trees. In most cases this contribution is relatively insignificant, but in some instances it can distort yield figures.
(b) Year ended 31 March.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0); Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).
In 2003-04, 76% of all apples produced in Tasmania came from the Southern Statistical Division (28,200 tonnes).
APPLES(a), 2003-04
|
| Statistical Division | Production
'000 t | | Trees
'000 | | Yield
kg/tree |
|
| Greater Hobart | 0.1 | | 2.2 | | 31.2 |
| Southern | 28.2 | | 879.8 | | 32.0 |
| Northern | 4.7 | | 141.2 | | 33.4 |
| Mersey-Lyell | 4.3 | | 124.3 | | 34.7 |
| | | | | |
| Tasmania | 37.3 | | 1,147.6 | | 32.5 |
|
(a) Number of trees and yield are based on trees four years and over. However, the production figure used to calculate yield includes any contribution by all trees. In most cases this contribution is relatively insignificant, but in some instances it can distort yield figures.
Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2003-04 Agricultural Survey.
Barley
Onions
Potatoes
Wheat
Print Page
Print All