Despite a seven percent fall in the value of our agricultural exports, farm production is forecast to reach record levels this year.

The bumper wheat crop will help drive production to $65 billion.

The ABARES Agriculture Commodities Report also shows prices for fresh fruit and vegetables will increase

To find out more rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with Chief Commodities Analyst Dr Jared Greenville

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