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Aquaculture increases contribution to seafood production

Aquaculture has continued its steady growth within the Australian seafood industry accounting for 56% of the total gross value of fisheries production.

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A bumper year for agriculture despite flooding

Gross value of agricultural production forecast to be a near-record $85b in 2022-23.

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Second largest record as winter crop sits at over 62 million tonnes

While the rain and flooding has impacted production, yields and quality in some parts of the country, some states are experiencing their best winter crops on record.

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Labour use in Australian agriculture

The latest estimates of farm labour use and workforce characteristics derived from ABARES surveys of horticulture farms in 2021–22 and broadacre and dairy farms in 2020–21.

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