The pie charts illustrate the proportion of water consumed by six agricultural products in Australia in 2004, alongside the monetary value generated by these products.
Overall, it is clear that while vegetables and fruits constituted the largest share of water usage, it was fruits that yielded the highest income among the agricultural categories.
Looking closely at the water usage, vegetables accounted for the majority of the total consumption at 46%, significantly overshadowing the other categories. This was followed by fruits, which used 28% of the water supply, dairy at 8%, cereals at 12%, and rice at a minimal 3%. The data indicates a clear trend where vegetables require a significant amount of water for their production compared to other crops, raising questions about sustainability in agricultural practices.
In terms of income generation, fruits again led the way, generating 36% of the total income, which highlights their lucrative nature. This was closely followed by dairy products, which produced 21% of the total revenue. On the contrary, despite consuming the most water, vegetables contributed only 5% to the overall value. Such an imbalance points to the efficiency of fruit production in generating income relative to water use.