How much is produced in Australia?

How much is produced in Australia?

Grains

Wheat, barley and oats are the major grain crops produced in Australia.
Australia is the seventh largest producer of wheat in the world, producing around 3% of the total world wheat production (591 million tonnes).
China is the largest producer of wheat, followed by the European Union, producing 100 million tonnes of wheat per year.
Rice and maize production in Australia accounts for 2% and 0.6% of world production respectively. Asia is responsible for more than 90% of world rice production and the USA for 43% of world maize production in 2000.

Pulses

Lupins, field peas and chickpeas are the major pulses produced in Australia. Australian production of pulses represents 3% of total world production. India is the largest producer of pulses in the world, producing 14 million tonnes a year.
Pulse production in Australia has increased about thirty-fold in the past 20 years.

Production of grains and pulses in Australia (kt)

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia. Australian Food Statistics 2000.