plant industries department of primary water and environment page 43 summary the early success pome fruit industry led to popular term for tasmania apple isle floriculture sector contributed around 125 million tasmanian economy in 2000 01 about 150 2001 02 remains strongly dominated by with apples having a gross value 41 production winegrapes has expanded rapidly recent years such that wine is now also significant contributor cherries are beginning be component most nursery activity based southern though smaller areas found tamar mersey valleys grape growing located valley north east plantings south vegetable strong especially state potatoes particular dominate 145 pasture field crop poppies dominant together
