Australia: Grain and Feed Annual
Australian wheat production is forecast at 24 million tons, assuming average rains, while barley production is expected to be stable at 8.5 million tons despite a slight fall in the harvested area. The outlook for summer crops also depends on seasonal conditions. For 2015/16, the sorghum harvest is expected to be 1.8 million tons with an expansion in area due to demand for feed grain, but a decline in yields. In 2015/16, Australia’s rice crop is expected to be 550,000 tons due to higher yields, 10 percent above the previous season.
