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The Australian beef cattle herd is expected to begin rebuilding in 2017, following record years of slaughter in response to high overseas prices and poor pasture conditions.

Australian sugar production is projected to reach 4.8 million tonnes in 2015/16 assuming that average seasonal conditions prevail.

Australian wheat production is forecast at 24 million tons, assuming average rains, while barley production is expected to be stable at 8.5 million tons despite a slight fall in the harvested area.

In 2015/16, Australian cotton production is forecast to be 2.2 million bales assuming average rainfall.