date:Dec 14, 2012
rmance of rural exports is supporting this outlook, with the value of agricultural, fisheries and forestry exports forecast to be around A$39.5 billion in 2012-13, compared with a recent high of A$39.9 billion in 2011-12.
For farm exports, the value is forecast to be around A$36 billion in 2012-13, slightly lower than a high of A$36.4 billion in 2011-12, Mr Morris said.
If achieved, farm export earnings in 2012-13 will be around 24 per cent higher than the average of A$29 billion (in nominal t