Agriculture

In 2015/16, the total value of agricultural output in Wyndham was $98m, of which vegetables accounted for 72.8% of total output in value terms. That is 7.3% of Victoria’s total vegetable output, and 2% of Australia’s vegetable output.

The Wyndham vegetable sector produces mainly broccoli (42.2%), cauliflower (22.5%) and lettuces (20.8%). Wyndham is key to Australia’s diet: the 74 agribusinesses producing vegetables in Wyndham grow 30% of Australia’s cauliflower, 23.1% of Australia’s broccoli and 7.9% of Australia’s lettuce.

The vegetable growing industry in Wyndham is thriving. In 2016 there were 306 jobs in that industry, up by 20% from 2011 figures.

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  • 2016, it was a great experience to participate as a committee member of council's first Cultural Diversity portfolio.

    2016, it was a great experience to participate as a committee member of council's first Cultural Diversity portfolio.

  • 2016, meeting at UniMelb after work with passionate people across Victoria to discuss school issues.

    2016, meeting at UniMelb after work with passionate people across Victoria to discuss school issues.

  • 2016 Providing research evidence to council on the school shortage issue

    2016 Providing research evidence to council on the school shortage issue

  • 2016, at Williams Landing station, discussing with local bus drivers regarding transport issues.

    2016, at Williams Landing station, discussing with local bus drivers regarding transport issues.

  • 2016, at the Multicultural Entrepreneur Awards

    2016, at the Multicultural Entrepreneur Awards

  • 2015, Community Panel Workshop. Give feedback to council.

    2015, Community Panel Workshop. Give feedback to council.

  • 2015, help organised community BBQ.

    2015, help organised community BBQ.

  • 2015, community dinner and consultation session at council.

    2015, community dinner and consultation session at council.

  • 2014, organized the first Chinese community meeting in Point Cook Community Learning Centre, supported by councillor and council officer.

    2014, organized the first Chinese community meeting in Point Cook Community Learning Centre, supported by councillor and council officer.

  • 2014, did city plan and annual budget submission presentation in council chamber as a resident

    2014, did city plan and annual budget submission presentation in council chamber as a resident

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