Big Australia wheat, barley harvests expected

upward revision from the previous forecast issued three months earlier. “This reflects better-than-expected growing conditions across most regions and strong early yield reports from Queensland and northern New South Wales, where harvest is already underway,” the FAS said. Australia is perennially the world’s largest exporter and among the top three producers of barley. It is projected to export 8.3 million tonnes this year, unchanged from the 2024-25 season but well above the 10-year average, the FAS said. The excellent growing conditions are also having a positive impact on Australia’s wheat crop, with the FAS projecting the third largest output in the country’s history in 2025-26. Wheat production is pegged at 36 million tonnes, up 1.9 million tonnes from the previous year and 31% above the 10-year average. The large harvest is anticipated despite planted area being estimated at nearly 3% lower than in 2024-25. The lower plantings are projected to be more than offset by an 8.5% ...