Farming Facts
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The agricultural sector, at farm-gate, contributes 3 percent to Australia’s total gross domestic product (GDP). The gross value of Australian farm production in 2016-17 was $60 billion.
36% of milk production is exported
The dairy industry employs
42,600
There are 5,699
dairy farms in Australia