7123.4.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, South Australia, 2004-05
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 28/09/2006
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Barley is grown in all states of Australia, with one of the major producing areas being South Australia. It is grown principally as a grain crop although in some areas it is used as a fodder crop for grazing, with grain subsequently harvested if conditions are suitable. Barley is used primarily for stockfeed and malting purposes and on a small scale for human consumption. In 2004-05, production was 2.0 million tonnes. BARLEY FOR GRAIN, South Australia, years ended 30 June
In 2004-05, 41% of all barley produced in South Australia came from the Yorke and Lower North Statistical Division (812,000 tonnes). BARLEY FOR GRAIN PRODUCTION, 2004-05
* data subject to sampling variability between 25% and 50% Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2005 Agricultural Survey.
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