The latest Intergenerational Report an opportunity missed to highlight real risks and uncertainties we face as Earth keeps getting warmer.

The latest Intergenerational Report an opportunity missed to highlight real risks and uncertainties we face as Earth keeps getting warmer.

Australian farmers are entering the spring planting season with a mix of optimism and uncertainty, facing challenges from global conflicts and climate conditions. According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the nation's farmers are forecast to harvest 61 million tonnes of winter crops, marking the fourth-largest winter harvest on record and 16% above the ten-year average. Despite a dry winter forecast, improved rainfall in South Australia, Victoria, and southern New South Wales has boosted crop growth. However, regional disparities are significant, with Western Australia's Mediterranean climate differing greatly from northern NSW's warm, wet summers. Farmers are grappling with volatile global fuel and fertiliser markets, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which have increased costs and supply constraints. Some farmers have shifted from wheat to barley due to barley's better drought tolerance and lower fertiliser requirements. The potential record-breaking El Niño is also a concern, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting drier conditions in southeast Australia and southwestern WA, raising fears of scarce rainfall and late frosts. While national forecasts are positive—with wheat production expected to reach 29.9 million tonnes, barley 16.4 million tonnes, and canola 7.3 million tonnes—local conditions vary widely. Queensland and northern NSW face drier conditions, with chickpea production forecast to drop by 52%, while WA farmers report mixed results, with some crops on track for above-average yields and others suffering from frost damage. Despite these challenges, Australia remains a major food exporter, and food shortages are not a concern, though volatile prices driven by fluctuating production costs are expected to increase the cost of food products. The 2026 National Farmer Wellbeing Report highlights that 91% of Australian farmers feel undervalued, and industry bodies call for reduced red tape and increased government investment in research to help farmers adapt to global shocks and extreme weather. Consumers are encouraged to buy Australian produce and reduce food waste to support local agriculture.

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ABARES says soft demand, high inventories and lower winery intake will cut export value to A$2.1 billion.

ABARES says soft demand, high inventories and lower winery intake will cut export value to A$2.1 billion.

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The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms.

The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms.

The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms.

Australia's winter crop production is expected to be down this year, but lentils are bucking the trend and headed towards a record.

CANBERRA, June 2 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Australia’s annual wheat harvest is set to fall by 26 per cent year-on-year as a result of rising fertiliser prices driven by the conflict in West Asia, according to a government report. The agricultural commodities report published by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) on Tuesday said that national wheat production is forecast to fall to 26.7 million tonnes in 2026-27, down 26 per cent from 2025-26 and 8 per cent below the 10-year average, reported Xinhua. A separate crop report also published by the ABARES on Tuesday said that […]

The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms. 

The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms. 

The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms.

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The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent for broadacre farms.