Despite months of flooding along the east coast, the ag sector remains on track to deliver bumper results over the next 12 months.

Latest data from ABARES suggests the winter crop is forecast to be the second largest on record at over 62 million tonnes.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with executive director Jared Greenville to find out more about the forecast.

Despite months of flooding along the east coast, the ag sector remains on track to deliver bumper results over the next 12 months.
Latest data from ABARES suggests the winter crop is forecast to be the second largest on record at over 62 million tonnes.
Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with executive director Jared Greenville to find out more about the forecast.

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A bumper year for agriculture, despite flooding.

In today's National Rural News: farmers debate supermarket inquiry, rural roads worsening and driverless trucks being trialed - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

In today's National Rural News: farmers debate supermarket inquiry, rural roads worsening and driverless trucks being trialed - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A program is being launch to boost Australia's position in the global wool market. 

The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme is a fit-for purpose system to ensure our wool is meeting farm to fibre market expectations. 

Managed by the Australian Wool Exchange it signals a new era for the integrity of sustainably certified Aussie wool. 

Rural reporter Georgia spoke with Chief Executive Mark Grave about how important it is we boost our own market.

A program is being launch to boost Australia's position in the global wool market. 
The Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme is a fit-for purpose system to ensure our wool is meeting farm to fibre market expectations. 
Managed by the Australian Wool Exchange it signals a new era for the integrity of sustainably certified Aussie wool. 
Rural reporter Georgia spoke with Chief Executive Mark Grave about how important it is we boost our own market.

New Program to Boost Wool Production

Queensland Graziers are being urged to keep an eye our for pasture dieback as it continues to spread. 

The pasture has been discovered in regions across southern, western and northern Queensland. 

It generally affects high-yielding sown-grass pastures in regions with more than 600mm of rain annually. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with DAFs Rockhampton Agronomist Stuart Buck about the concerns this pasture is presenting as it spreads into new areas. 

Queensland Graziers are being urged to keep an eye our for pasture dieback as it continues to spread. 
The pasture has been discovered in regions across southern, western and northern Queensland. 
It generally affects high-yielding sown-grass pastures in regions with more than 600mm of rain annually. 
Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with DAFs Rockhampton Agronomist Stuart Buck about the concerns this pasture is presenting as it spreads into new areas.

A bumper year for agriculture, despite flooding.

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