Table 2 Cattle and sheep by state in 2011 (in millions) Cattle Sheep New South Wales 5.710 26.825 3.97 15.212 Victoria 12.612 3.653 Queensland South Australia 1.252 11.009 Western Australia 2.067 14.0 Tasmania 0.689 2.344 Northern Territory 2.197 - Australian Capital 0.009 0.054 Territory Total 28.506 73.009 Question 1 Are there any specific state or territory industry issues that you believe we should be taking into account in doing our analysis? The key in the production and processing of farm animals are summarized in Chart 1 below. Chart 1 Production and processing of farm animals Cattle production and processing Cattle production in Australia is on extensive farming systems, which range from the harsh, dry climates of the north to the cooler, wetter, green pastures of southern Australia. Significant differences exist between climatic and geographical conditions, and on the breed of animal grown and the production practices employed.
Table 2 Cattle and sheep by state in 2011 (in millions) Cattle Sheep New South Wales 5.710 26.825 Victoria 3.97 15.212 Queensland 12.612 3.653 South Australia 1.252 11.009 Western Australia 2.067 14.0 Tasmania 0.689 2.344 Northern Territory 2.197 - Australian Capital Territory 0.009 0.054 Total 28.506 73.009 Question 1 Are there any specific state or territory industry issues that you believe we should be taking into account in doing our analysis? The key in the production and processing of farm animals are summarized in Chart 1 below. Chart 1 Production and processing of farm animals Cattle production and processing Cattle production in Australia is on extensive farming systems, which range from the harsh, dry climates of the north to the cooler, wetter, green pastures of southern Australia. Significant differences exist between climatic and geographical conditions, and on the breed of animal grown and the production practices employed.
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