Name: Arpith Ashokkumar Shetty
Student ID: S4040946
Overview:
This project analyzes avocado and horticulture production trends across different regions, highlighting changes in production value, land use, and the number of businesses involved. It includes graphs showing how production values have shifted over time, the relationship between crop area and production, and the overall contributions of various crops. Additionally, the data reveals the economic impact of avocado farming and illustrates the growth of the industry, helping to understand market dynamics and opportunities in agriculture.
Production Trends:
The line graph “Avocado and Horticulture Production by Region” illustrates the shifts in production values for avocados and other horticultural products across various regions over time, showing which areas lead in production.
The scatter plot “Crop Area vs Production” examines the correlation between the area of land used for avocado cultivation and the corresponding total production yield, providing insights into land efficiency.
The horizontal bar chart “Total Production Value by Region” compares the overall agricultural production values across different regions, highlighting key contributors to the sector’s output.
Commodity Breakdown:
The line graph “Local Value of Avocado vs Crop Area” demonstrates how the area dedicated to avocado farming impacts its local economic value, revealing trends in land use efficiency.
The stacked bar chart “Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Production by Region” showcases the contributions of various crops to total production in different regions, reflecting market preferences.
The bar chart “Number of Avocado Businesses by Region” illustrates the growth in avocado farming businesses, indicating an expansion in the industry across various regions.
References
[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Australian Agriculture: Horticulture. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/agriculture/australian-agriculture-horticulture/2022-23#data-downloads
[2] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Broadacre crops top $28.9 billion in 2022-23. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/broadacre-crops-top-289-billion-2022-23
[3] RMIT University Course Materials. RMIT University. https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/124549/modules/items/6459827
[4] Scolary. (n.d.). RPubs: Create and Share Interactive Documents. Scolary. https://scolary.com/tools/rpubs
[5] RStudio flexdashboard: Create Interactive Dashboards for R. RStudio. https://pkgs.rstudio.com/flexdashboard/