IT’S been a tough year for an ever-widening spread of primary producers across large sections of traditionally prime agricultural regions around the country - and the shock waves keep coming as we approach harvest time for winter crops.
Heat and frost have hampered WA's crop potential.
Even growers in Western Australia have copped a few significant blows, where previously southern parts of the state at least have been somewhat shielded from the severe and persistent dry conditions
African Swine Flu poses a serious threat to Australia's biosecurity.
Crop production continues to slide
Wool production continues downward trend
