7123.3.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Queensland, 2004-05  
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The agricultural industry has been central to Queensland's economic development since the earliest days of European settlement. It is still an important contributor to the state's economy and has maintained its role as a major export earner.

There were an estimated 27,132 farms in Queensland, according to the 2005 Agricultural Survey.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), Queensland, at 30 June
Number
2001
29,643
2002
28,104
2003
27,688
2004
26,785
2005
27,132
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) of $5,000 or more.
Source:Agricultural Commodities, Australia (cat. no. 7121.0).


The Statistical Division (SD) with the highest number of farms in Queensland at 30 June 2005 was the Darling Downs SD (5,874). This was followed by the Wide Bay-Burnett SD with 4,875.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), at 30 June 2005
Statistical Division
Number
Brisbane
842
Moreton
3,306
Wide Bay-Burnett
4,875
Darling Downs
5,874
South West
1,625
Fitzroy
2,761
Central West
671
Mackay
2,067
Northern
1,790
Far North
2,851
North West
469
Queensland
27,132
(a) Refers to farm establishments with an EVAO of $5,000 or more.
Source: Unpublished ABS data available on request, 2005 Agricultural Survey.




This section contains the following subsection :
      Agricultural industry
      Land use

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