VEGETABLE
PRODUCTION
Vegetable production has declined over
the last fifty years with land being developed as profit making ventures such
as turf farming or other uses such as urbanisation. Vegetable production is
worth about $100 million annually in Western & South Western Sydney, with
aproximately 2000 vegetable farmers involved in this industry. Asian vegetables
are very popular and this industry is now worth $20 million per annum. Eighty
percent of the perishable salad and vegetables consumed in Western Sydney are
actually grown in the area.
Vegetable production is worth about $100 million annually in Western & South Western Sydney.Freemans Reach farm in the Hawkesbury district. Photo acknowledgement : Hawkesbury City Council Library.
POULTRY
Poultry farming continues to be an
important industry in Western Sydney, including egg producers, breeder farms
and the production of chicken meat. This industry is worth about $250 million
annually in Western & South Western Sydney.
NURSERY & CUT
FLOWER TRADE
The nursery industry remains an important
industry in the district with the concern worth $180 million per year. Cumberland
State Forest has a native nursery which sells to the public and various Government
bodies. Commercial plant nurseries have also played an important role particularly
in the Hills district. The cut flower trade continues to expand notably in
the Hills and Liverpool districts and is annually worth $150 million in Western & South
Western Sydney.