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Stifled by unrelenting drought and compounded by the national bushfire crisis, Australian cattle producers endured an extremely difficult start to 2020. However, for many, the outlook has changed dramatically on the back of widespread and consistent rainfall since February.

The national cattle herd is set to drop to its lowest level in more than two decades in 2020, following one of the most challenging years on record.

A return to favourable conditions could prompt a dramatic change of pace for those on the cusp of rebuilding once the right conditions avail.