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Australian beef supply is forecast to begin to recover in 2022 after falling to the lowest level in decades in 2021.

Stone fruit production in Australia is forecast to increase in marketing year 2021/22, following a season that was impacted by a labor shortage at harvest and export logistics challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grain production in Australia is set for a second consecutive big year of production after two years of drought.

All foods sold in Australia must comply with a range of laws designed to protect consumer, plant, and animal health.

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

Health, wellness, and the environment continue to be key purchasing factors for Australian consumers.

Milk production in Australia in 2021 is forecast for a further increase to 9.2 million metric tons (MMT) on the back of a dramatic turnaround in 2020 as a result of drought-breaking rains and an excellent pasture and crop growing season in eastern Australia.

Another big production year for Australian grains is forecast in marketing year (MY) 2021/22 after a strong drought-recovery year in MY 2020/21.

Australia’s sugar production is forecast to increase to 4.4 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2021/22, from an estimated 4.335 MMT in MY 2020/21.

Australian oilseed production is expected to be strong again in marketing year (MY) 2021/22, continuing the recovery that started in MY 2020/21 following two years of extreme drought.

Cotton production in Australia is set to climb to 3.9 million bales in marketing year (MY) 2021/22, 50 percent higher than the estimated MY 2020/21 result and 15 percent above the previous 10-year average.

The Australia beef industry is finally showing signs of entering a much-anticipated herd rebuilding phase.