Publication Date
10-2021
DPIRD Collections
Grains and field crops, Natural resources, Horticulture
Publisher
State of Western Australia
City
Perth Western Australia
Abstract
The Goldfields-Esperance region spans over 95 million hectares, with agriculture, mining, and fisheries as key industries. The Esperance Port Zone produces mainly wheat, barley, and pulses, generating $800 million annually and exporting 2.25 million tonnes of grain. Rainfall declines threaten yields; livestock and aquaculture industries face challenges but show growth potential.
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
Broadacre, Grainbelt, regional, snapshots, Western Australia, wheat, barley, canola, livestock, grain, horticulture, aquaculture, Esperance Goldfields
Disciplines
Agriculture
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2021), Western Australian broadacre agriculture REGIONAL SNAPSHOTS Goldfields-Esperance (Esperance Port Zone). State of Western Australia, Perth Western Australia. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/misc_pbns/172
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