The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of water consumption and income generated by different Australian agricultural products in 2004.
Overall, livestock dominated both categories, accounting for the largest share of both water usage and income. However, some notable differences existed between what products consumed in water and what they generated in income.
Regarding water consumption, livestock used the greatest share at 36%, followed by crop at 29% and rice at 15%. Dairy, fruit, and sugar accounted for relatively minor proportions at 5%, 4%, and 3% respectively, while vegetables used the least at just 1%.
In terms of income, livestock again led at 30%, though its share was noticeably smaller than its water consumption. Crop generated 20% of income, while vegetables and fruit contributed 17% and 13% respectively – both significantly higher than their water usage shares. Rice and dairy each accounted for around 13-15% of income.
In summary, livestock was the most significant product in both water use and income generation. Most interestingly, vegetables and fruit consumed very little water yet generated considerably higher income proportions, suggesting they were the most water-efficient products among those surveyed.