New Zealand's agricultural exports are on track to reach a record $64.3 billion in revenue in the year to June.
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Freshly shorn sheep. (File photo)
Meat and wool export revenue climbed 14 percent to a record $14.1b, with dairy returns up 5 percent to $28.6b in the latest forecasts.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay released the figures at Fieldays in Mystery Creek on Thursday morning, hailing the strong gains driven by dairy, meat and horticulture.
Total exports rose six percent from the previous year, with Kiwifruit and apple exports posting strong gains to $9.5b
Higher international prices and strong US demand for beef have boosted New Zealand's monthly exports to $8.6 billion.
'Once again, wool is adding to the bottom line of hardworking New Zealand sheep farmers.'
The rural economy is currently booming thanks to strong export returns in dairy, red meat, horticulture and wool.
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