Farmgate value tipped at record high for season 2025-26
Rural sector farm operations combined with fish and forestry sectors expected to break through the $100 billion income barrier The combined income from agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record value of $101.6 billion in season 2025-26 according to industry forecasts released today. And while all rural sectors are playing their […]
Farmgate income gets uplift forecast with cropping on a positive reset
Livestock producers already in the box seat for a steady rise are now followed by cereal growers as much-needed rain has arrived just in time. Widespread rainfall in late July was all some farm operations needed to mark a turning point for the 2024-25 winter cropping season. The rain has been especially critical for parts […]
Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions
With expectations of at least the third best harvest of all time we take a closer look at what each region can expect to harvest With national winter crop production expected to top 51.3 million tonnes, we take a closer look at what each state is predicted to add to the harvest. Improved production outcomes […]
Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers
It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Australian growers had to contemplate a riskier […]
Winter crop farmgate income rebound tipped for coming season
Crop income experts have joined with rebound predictions for livestock producers to form a surge in farm income for season 2024-25 Farmgate income is predicted to rebound in the 2024-25 season with experts from different segments suggesting Crops and Livestock will increase to $48.7 and $36.2 billion respectively. A total of $84.9 billion for the […]
Winter crop harvest expected near five year average with price benefits
While the forecast for overall production is down due to crop failure in several marginal regions the price outlook is on the up After three consecutive record and near record breaking harvests, grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’ according […]
Winter crop forecast from Rabobank tips big result for those in the dry
Rabobank forecasts broken hearts for some growers battling wet weather but the majority will pocket their biggest haul in years Local growers are on track to harvest a near-record winter grain crop of 61.9 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s 2022-23 winter crop forecast. But Rabobank predicts what will be a record for some farmers will be heartbreak […]
Crop plantings set the stage for record harvest from 2022-23 winter season
Winter crop plantings in 2022–23 have already been tallied at the second highest on record at 23.432 million hectares just a smidgeon under the record 23.450 million hectares planted last year – with more paddocks to be added If growers that endured three of the driest seasons on record starting back in 2017-18 believed they were due […]
Barley Yields expected to increase through a genetic solution
Research is promising to find a successful strategy to mitigate heat damage and result in higher grain fertility and grain yield Barley growers are solid devotees of the grain and for season 2021-22 production is forecast to increase marginally over last year to reach the second highest on record of 13.3 million tonnes, 2% below the […]
AEGIC takes malting barley information series to Latin American customers
The local malting barley industry is working to stimulate demand in Latin American markets to diversify market options for premium malting barley The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is commencing a series of webinars to provide customers in Latin America information about the quality, value and functionality of Australian malting barley. The seminar series […]