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The outlook for winter grains production in Australia has deteriorated due to particularly adverse seasonal conditions, including lower than expected spring rainfall and record temperatures.

Australian milk production is expected to rise slightly in 2016 to 9.8 million metric tonnes, due to higher milk yields and improved seasonal conditions.

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

Australian policies on agriculture are currently being reviewed by the federal government and a White Paper is set for completion in 2015 in order to provide a new policy platform for the sector.