The harvest is still a long way off in the southern hemisphere, but according to meteorologists, Australia can expect a dry second half of the year, so the expected yield could be around 2.26 t/ha. Far fewer wheat and barley can leave the country after harvest.
It’s been pretty good so far
In Australia, during the first three months of the growing season, the weather is favorable for the development of autumn ears. Professionals preferred El Niño phenomenon is coming in the second half of the year They are afraid of its influence, which leads to dry weather. In the past three years, the weather in the region has been dominated by La Niña, which has brought successive excellent harvests to the country. There is no chance of a repeat this year, as the low average yield returns. After last year’s average of 3 tons, 2.26 tons per hectare is expected.
Barley and wheat
In addition to the smaller crop by a quarter, there is also a slight shrinkage in the area sown. As expected 29 million tons of wheat could be harvested this year, more than 10 million tons less than last year’s record (-26%). This will still be slightly better than the long-term average. After exporting 31 million tons of wheat last year, the country is expected to export 21 million tons this year (-32%) can put you on your way Mostly towards China.
estimated barley crop From 14 million tons to 10 million tons (-29%), and at the same time exports will decrease from 7.5 to 5.5 million tons (-26%). Saudi Arabia mostly buys these grains.
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