‘Avos’ lift bottom line

THE popularity of avocado, egg and tomato as the breakfast of choice for people around the country is helping boost Queensland’s primary industry commodities, according to the latest AgTrends report.

The total value of Queensland’s primary industry commodities for 2017-18 was estimated to be $19.87 billion.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the report suggested primary industry commodities would be 11 per cent greater than the average for the past five years.

“There are a number of factors that are causing some industries to be down, while others are expected to increase in value,” he said. “For example, avocados are forecast to be $240 million, 44 per cent greater than the average for the past five years.

“While tomato production is forecast at $298 million, 10 per cent higher than the previous five-year average despite impacts from TC Debbie.”