The value of Tasmania's agricultural production has grown by 5 per cent on the previous year according to the 2022-23 Tasmanian Agri-Food Scorecard released this week.
The scorecard measures and reports on the value and final market destinations of the state's agriculture, food and beverage production.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said the scorecard demonstrates strong progress on the Tasmanian Government's target to grow the farm gate of the State's agriculture sector to $10 billion by 2050.
"The latest edition shows that 2022-23 was another year of growth for Tasmanian agriculture, with the gross value of agricultural production growing by 5 per cent to $2.46 billion in 2022-23, compared to $2.34 billion in 2021-22," Minister Howlett said.
"Agriculture is the backbone of our economy, a way of life in Tasmania, and our Government is backing farmers and leveraging our strengths.
"We have delivered $1.5 million to peak bodies and agricultural organisations, for key projects that will build capacity in the sector, through the Strategic Industry Partnership Program.
"Tasmania's wine sector is forecast to become the State's most significant economic driver over the coming 10-15 years.
"To further accelerate that growth we've invested $1.5 million over three years so the wine industry can forge ahead as it strengthens its global profile.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future we are working with farmers to ensure the sector can continue to prosper."
The State's overall agri-food value, which also includes the $1.56 billion seafood industry, grew by 10 per cent to $4.02 billion. The scorecard showed value of seafood was up by 19 per cent to $1.56 billion, with salmonids leading with a value food production of $1.37 billion.
Pasture-based industries accounted for 52 per cent of farm gate value due to favourable seasonal conditions and strong milk prices underpinning growth in farm gate value.
Dairy was again the highest value agricultural category, increasing by 35 per cent to $684 million.
Packed and processed value of food was also up by 7 per cent on the previous year to $6.02 billion.
