Australia: Barley production forecast to reach just 6.9 mln tonnes
Australias barley production is now forecast to reach just 6.9 mln tonnes, 17% down on the previous estimate, according to the latest forecast by ABARES, released on Thursday, October 25.
Part of the decline in production is being attributed to the need to cut crops for hay, the analysts said.
Winter wheat production in 2018/19 is now expected to fall to 16.6 mln tonnes (13% down on Septembers forecast). The latest estimate is a continuation of previous forecasted declines following the drought experienced in much of the country this year.