Improved growing conditions and farm-level adaptations in the horticulture sector have been countering an overseas labour shortage.

Latest data from ABARES shows output levels in 20-20-to-21 have remained steady, despite an eight-percent drop in the number of workers employed on farms.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Executive Director Jared Greenville to hear how prices fared.

Improved growing conditions and farm-level adaptations in the horticulture sector have been countering an overseas labour shortage.
Latest data from ABARES shows output levels in 20-20-to-21 have remained steady, despite an eight-percent drop in the number of workers employed on farms.
Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Executive Director Jared Greenville to hear how prices fared.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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