7123.6.55.001 - Agricultural State Profile, Tasmania, 2004-05  
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There were an estimated 3,877 farms recorded in Tasmania at 30 June 2005.

Beef cattle farming was the most common agricultural activity, with an estimated 1,136 farms accounting for 29% of farms in the state.

Sheep farming was the next most common activity with an estimated 605 farms accounting for 16% of farms in the state.

ESTABLISHMENTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY(a), Tasmania, at 30 June 2005
Industry
Number
Beef cattle farming
1,136
Sheep farming
605
Dairy cattle farming
553
Vegetable growing
Sheep-beef cattle farming
521
322
All other industries
740
Total all industries
3,877
(a) Refers to farms with an estimated value of agricultural operations of $5,000 or more.
Source: Agriculture, Australia (cat. no. 7113.0).



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