The South West benefits from its temperate climate and clean, green reputation as agricultural output exceeds $2,760m.

The region is home to 86% of the state’s dairy herd, 71% of all apples and pears and more than half of other fruit trees.

The South West features several wine regions with 112 Margaret River wine producers standing out as the most economically significant with 2% of the national crush and 9.1% of Australia’s fine wine exports.

Agriculture Fast Facts

• 29% of the region’s 24,000km2 land area is dedicated to agriculture.
• 1,383 farms operate across the South West
• 13% of farms generate 54% of the sector’s total value, highlighting the role of large-scale and high productivity enterprises.
• The South West accounts for 56% of Western Australia's wine exports.
• 86% of Western Australia's dairy production occurs in the South West.

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