# Victoria hail damages canola crops before harvest

A hailstorm damaged thousands of hectares of crops in Victoria’s Mallee shortly before harvest. One farmer reported 400 hectares of canola badly hit; the wider supply impact depends on damage assessments.

Published 2026-11-06 by the Feedsoft Markets Desk. Covers: CANMEAL.

Video (36s): https://feedsoft.ai/media/social/56/youtube-9fb336e177.mp4

## Transcript

- **Hail hits Victoria crops** A severe storm damaged thousands of hectares of crops in Victoria’s Mallee shortly before harvest.
- **Canola hit on one farm** One farmer reported that 400 hectares of canola were badly hit.
- **Yield loss could exceed half** Losses could exceed half the yield from that affected canola area.
- **Wider impact remains uncertain** The supply impact depends on damage assessments and how much area can still be harvested.

Full analysis: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83903-golf-ball-sized-hail-thwarts-farmers-anticipating-bumper-harvest

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