NEW data released by Hort Innovation shows the production value of Australia ’ s horticulture industry has grown by $ 6.15B since 2012 / 13 . The new data comes as the latest edition of the
Horticulture Statistics Handbook , developed by Freshlogic on behalf of Hort Innovation , was released recently . The handbook includes information on 75 different horticulture categories across fruit , vegetables , nuts , and greenlife . Hort Innovation Chief Executive Officer Brett Fifield said an analysis of the Horticulture Statistics Handbook since 2012 / 13 shows growth in both horticulture production volumes and values . “ Australia is producing 850,000 additional tonnes of produce than we were in 2012 / 13 , and the annual value of horticulture production is up $ 6.15B compared to the same period ," Mr Fifield said . " This means the industry has added , on average , around $ 680M in value every year for the past decade ." “ In 2021 / 22 , the production value of Australia ’ s horticulture industry grew
Lucy Noble , from Hort Innovation , showcased the findings from the latest edition of the Horticulture Statistics Handbook .