Australia: Sugar Annual
Australian sugar production is projected to reach 4.8 million tonnes in 2015/16 assuming that average seasonal conditions prevail. The sugar industry has suffered from a series of adverse weather events such as cyclones, flooding and drought, but in recent years has recovered by expanding the harvest area, expected production and sugar yields. The wet season for 2015 has provided below average rainfall, but climate forecasts indicate a turnaround through to mid-year. Free trade agreements signed in 2014 have increased overseas market access for the industry.
