In 1999-2000, the gross value of livestock products fell by 6% from the previous year's figure, to $217m.
The fall was mainly due to a fall in the value of milk, down by 13% to $132m as a result of lower prices. This was partially offset by an increase in the value of wool, up by 14% to $78m as a result of increased production and increased prices.
GROSS VALUE OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS, Tasmania - Years Ended 30 June
|
 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
| | | | | |
| $m | $m | $m | $m | $m |
|
| Wool | 67.9 | 82.1 | 92.9 | 68.3 | 78.1 |
| Milk | 139.4 | 132.6 | 133.7 | 152.1 | 132.5 |
| Eggs | 9.7 | 9.0 | 11.4 | 9.6 | 4.6 |
| Honey and beeswax | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Total | 218.8 | 225.8 | 239.5 | 231.5 | 217.2 |
Source: Agriculture, Australia (Cat. no. 7113.0). |
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