australian agriculture fisheries and forestry at a glance 2007 with data to 2005 06 commonwealth of australia isbn 1 921192 14 3 selected passages tables diagrams may be reproduced provided due acknowledgement is made government department edmund barton building act 2600 gpo box 858 canberra 2601 the acting through has exercised care skill in preparation compilation information set out publication notwithstanding its employees advisers disclaim all liability including for negligence any loss damage injury expense or cost incurred by person as result accessing using relying upon this maximum extent permitted law welcome against backdrop severe ongoing drought it essential that our farmers continue explore innovative ways maintaining their competitive edge helps sustain nation providing high quality food produce important