Avocado Residue

Brief description

Avocado residue production data is based on the avocado production, from the 2015-16 statistical area 2 (SA2) level, an Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) that is part of the ABS geographical framework for collection and dissemination of geographically classified statistics. SA2s are general-purpose medium sized areas, representing a community that interacts together socially and economically and generally have a population range of 3,000 to 25,000 persons. They can be linked to LGAs through correspondence tables that ABS provides. LGA’s with less than 5 Tonnes of avocado production were excluded from the analysis.

Full description

Avocado Residue Estimate - Avocado residue volumes have been estimated by using a conversion factor for paddock losses on the amounts of avocado produced that is reported in the 2015-16 SA2 data. Individual loss percentages were sourced from literature and this was used with their production to generate loss volumes. Grower loss estimated used was 15% adapted from losses reported in a survey of food waste (Ghosh 2016).\r\nResidue volumes that are actually produced may vary from what is reported. However, data should give an indication of what is available at each location.\r\nReferences:\r\n\r\nGhosh, P.R., Fawcett, D., Sharma, S.B., Perera, D., Poinern, G.E.J., (2016). Survey of Food Waste Generated by Western Australia Fruit and Vegetable Producers: Options for Minimization and Utilization. Food and Public Health, 6(5): 115-122.\r\n\r\nABS data, creative commons statement, copyright and disclaimers can be viewed at,\r\nhttp://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/DetailsPage/7121.02010-11?OpenDocument\r\nThe core 2015/16 ABS rural commodities data (SA2) can be sourced at,\r\nhttp://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/DetailsPage/7121.02015-16?OpenDocument\r\n\r\nDISCLAIMER: While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this file, the Western Australian Government and its officers accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions it may contain, whether caused by negligence, or otherwise, or for any loss, however caused, sustained by any person who relies on it.\r\n Copyright © Western Australia Agriculture Authority, 2017\r\n \r\n