What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0135 classifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in the cultivation of stone fruit. This classification applies to operations where growing these specific fruits is the main commercial activity. Stone fruits are characterized by a single large stone or pit and include varieties grown across Australia's diverse climatic regions.
Typical businesses in this class include family-owned orchards in the Goulburn Valley, large commercial cherry operations in Tasmania and Young NSW, apricot growers in the Murray Valley, and nectarine and plum producers supplying both domestic markets and export channels. The classification covers operations ranging from small boutique orchards selling at farm gates to large-scale producers supplying major supermarkets.
This classification is used by government agencies, researchers, and industry bodies to track agricultural production, assess economic contributions, and develop policy for the horticulture sector. Businesses use this code when registering for an ABN, completing Business Activity Statements, and applying for agricultural grants or licences.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 0135 typically engage in:
- Growing apricots for fresh market or processing
- Cultivating cherries for domestic sales and export
- Producing nectarines for wholesale markets
- Growing peaches for fresh consumption or canning
- Growing plums and prunes for various market uses
These activities include all aspects of orchard management such as planting, pruning, pest and disease control, irrigation management, harvesting, and initial sorting and packing of the fruit. The classification applies whether the fruit is sold fresh, sent for processing, or exported.
Exclusions and nearby codes
ANZSIC 0135 specifically excludes fruit types that don't qualify as stone fruits. Nearby classifications include ANZSIC 0134 for pome fruit growing (apples and pears) and ANZSIC 0136 for citrus fruit growing. Businesses growing mixed fruit types should use the classification that represents their primary income-producing activity.
Operations that primarily process stone fruit (such as canning, drying, or making jams) fall under manufacturing classifications rather than this growing classification. Similarly, businesses focused on retail sales of stone fruit at farm gates may need additional classifications for retail activities.
Practical guidance
When registering your stone fruit growing business, use ANZSIC 0135 as your primary classification code for ABN registration and Business Activity Statements. This ensures accurate reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and proper classification for tax purposes.
For workers' compensation insurance, stone fruit growing typically falls under agricultural worker classifications. Premiums are calculated based on wages paid to employees engaged in orchard work. Keep detailed records of seasonal worker hours as this affects your insurance costs.
Several grant programs and drought assistance schemes are available to stone fruit growers through federal and state agricultural departments. Using the correct ANZSIC code ensures eligibility assessment accuracy. The Business Industry Code (BIC) 1350 corresponds to this classification for import/export documentation.
Consult with a qualified accountant or business advisor regarding GST provisions for fresh food, fuel tax credits for agricultural machinery, and potential eligibility for various agricultural rebates and concessions specific to your state or territory.