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The effects of the widespread drought in New South Wales and Victoria have had a significant impact on the dairy sector.

Australian wheat production is forecast at 20 million metric tons (MMT) for 2019/20 while barley production is forecast at 8 MMT, with some growers likely to switch to other crops, such as wheat.

Australian cotton production is forecast at 2.2 million bales for 2019/20.

Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years.

Post forecasts 2019/20 canola production to rebound to 3.7 million metric tons (MMT).

Australian sugar cane production is forecast to be stable at 34 million metric tons (MMT) in 2019/20.

Australian cattle numbers are expected to decline to 24.6 million head in 2019, the lowest level in two decades.

Post forecast Australian wheat production at 17 million metric tons (MMT) for 2018/19 due to hot conditions and low rainfall in eastern Australia.

Fresh orange production is forecast at 500,000 metric tons (MT) in 2018/19, down 3 percent on the estimate for the previous year.

The Australian federal government is supportive of biotechnology and has committed considerable long-term funding to research and development.

This report lists examples of the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of Australia for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

Australia’s table grapes production is forecast to reach 200,000 metric tons in 2018/19, up almost 18 percent from the previous year.