The food and fibre sector export revenue has reached new heights and earned $57.4 billion in the year to June 30.
This has brought an extra $1.2 billion into the economy, surpassing Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor's expectations.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says this news comes with a caveat, as the dairy and sheep sectors are likely to take a hit.
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