Publication Date
2023
Publisher
DPIRD
City
Perth
Abstract
The Western Australian (WA) avocado industry is an important contributor to the state's economy, with a market value of 201 million Australian dollars and a production of 32,239 tonnes in 2019-20. The Shire of Manjimup is a particularly significant contributor to the state's avocado production, accounting for 67% of the total. The Busselton shire accounts for an additional 16%. The remaining 17% is produced in other shires throughout the state (Radhakrishnan et al, 2022).
This report aims to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a generic avocado producer based in Manjimup, WA, in order to evaluate the environmental impacts of avocado production in this region. In order to understand the full life cycle of the avocado, the LCA will examine the production and packing of the avocados, as well as the delivery to the Canning Vale market.. By considering all stages of the production process, this LCA will provide a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts associated with avocado production in Manjimup, WA.
Number of Pages
8
Keywords
avocado, life cycle analysis, emissions, environmental impacts
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Horticulture
Recommended Citation
d'Abbadie, C,
and
Akbari, S.
(2023), WA avocado life cycle analysis (LCA). DPIRD, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/hc_researchrpts/4
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