Seed production industry statistics from 2004
Summary
Relatively small amounts of seed are grown in the AlpValleys region.
Major growing regions are located in New South Wales. Larger share
of GVP comes from processing, rather than production.
North East Region (Total Pasture
Seeds) |
1996 – 97
AG Census |
2000 – 01
AG Census |
Gross value of production |
$1,809,509 |
$818,037 |
Contribution to Victorian GVP
of commodity |
8.2% |
3.8% |
Contribution to Australian
GVP of commodity |
3.3% |
1.4% |
Source: ABS Agricultural Census 1997 and 2001, Agricultural Survey
2002
Seed production industry overview
Product description |
Sub clover seed, Annual clover seed, Rye grass
seed. |
Main season |
Harvest November. |
Industry associations |
Grains Research Development Corporation, Australian
Oil Seeds Federation, Upper Murray Agribusiness Group |
Domestic market information |
Processors in the region handle large volumes
of seed which is produced outside of the region. Most seed
is grown under contract and is subject to plant breeders rights. |
Labels/Brands |
No seed is marketed under brands particular
to the AlpValleys region |
Location of the seed production industry within AlpValleys region
2001 Ag Census |
%
of GVP |
North East Region |
Victoria |
Benalla (RC) |
2.27% |
0.9% |
Indigo Shire |
21.6% |
0.8% |
Towong Shire |
51% |
1.9% |
Wangaratta (RC) |
25.2% |
1.0% |
Source: ABS Agricultural Census - 2001
Projected seed production industry growth
Seed production within the region has limited growth potential and
is highly dependent on seasonal conditions.
Seed production industry marketing activities
As most seed is grown under contract there is little regional marketing.
Seed production industry strategic advantages and opportunities
Opportunities are dependent on seasonal conditions.
Seed production industry strategic disadvantages and impediments
to growth
Most seeds are grown in dry land conditions compared to seed grown
in irrigated systems to the north.
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