There are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity system, including the measures in place to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases
The expected wheat crop is above the 10-year average harvest but estimates for barley and oats are lower than the Crop Estimates Committee forecasts
Both global and local signs preserve the country’s optimistic agricultural outlook
The rise in people employed in the sector is driven by increased production in field crops, forestry and aquaculture
Taking a step back this week, there is still great cause for optimism about 2023-24’s agricultural output
The 2023/24 season promises to produce a high crop yield
Data on farmers’ planting plans points to a decent grain and oilseed crop
Steps to control the spread of the disease and moves to import products, plus the possible use of vaccines, should result in egg supplies improving
There are a number of factors to suggest that the production outlook is anything but bleak
The knock-on projection for local food prices is positive