The 2017-18 Winter Crop Harvest is estimated to be down by more than a third compared with last year.

Dry conditions in New South Wales and Queensland are attributed to the downgrade, but it still remains above the 10 year average.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with ABARES Senior Economist Peter Collins.

The 2017-18 Winter Crop Harvest is estimated to be down by more than a third compared with last year.
Dry conditions in New South Wales and Queensland are attributed to the downgrade, but it still remains above the 10 year average.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with ABARES Senior Economist Peter Collins.

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