
The Australian barley industry is on track for a record 2025/26 crop, with national output forecast at 15.44 million tonnes, beating the 2020/21 high. Better-than-expected spring conditions lifted West Australian and South Australian estimates, while mixed conditions in eastern states temper some expectations.
Harvest is early, with about 20% of the crop in the bin by early November.
A record Australian barley crop adds supply to export markets where Australia is a leading seller, which weighs on barley prices for feed buyers.
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