The preliminary findings from the survey on Natural Resource Management on Australian farms 2004-05 have been released on the ABS website including:         

*  more than 9 out of 10 farmers (91% of agricultural establishments) undertook some form of activity to prevent or manage NRM issues

* weeds were the most commonly reported NRM issue, and weed-related issues affected 73% of agricultural businesses

*approximately 63% of agricultural establishments reporting the presence of native vegetation undertook some form of vegetation management activities during the year.

Further Information: Visit www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/mf/4624.0?OpenDocument.