Australia: Grain and Feed Annual
Australian wheat production in 2016/17 is forecast at 24 million MT, around the same level as the previous year. Similarly, barley production in 2016/17 is expected to be maintained at 8.5 million MT. For 2016/17, the sorghum harvest is expected to reach 2.2 million MT due to more favorable seasonal conditions. Demand from China for barley and sorghum for feed grain is likely to contract, while domestic feed demand for these crops is forecast to increase. In 2016/17, the rice crop is forecast to recover to 400,000 MT on a milled basis due to improved water availability and seasonal conditions.