Australia: Grain and Feed Update July 2016
Australian wheat production in 2016/17 is forecast by Post to reach 26 million MT, a revision on the official estimate because of significantly more favorable seasonal conditions across virtually all cropping areas. Similarly, barley production in 2016/17 is forecast to increase to nine million MT due to considerable rainfall and improving soil moisture. For 2016/17, the sorghum harvest is
forecast at 2.1 million MT, below the official forecast because of uncertain export demand. In 2016/17, the rice crop is forecast to recover to 450,000 MT on a milled basis due to improved
water availability and better seasonal conditions.
