Bega Valley

Notes:

Grain Commentary

Wheat: Down $5 ($415 to $425/tonne). Barley: Down $5 ($315 to $325/tonne). Maize: Down $10 ($495 to $505/tonne). Canola Meal: Steady ($440 to $450/tonne).

A drop in offshore wheat futures values and an increase in the AUD softened wheat markets this week. The discount of spot barley in comparison to spot wheat is still very large, which is seeing some demand move from wheat and some downwards pressure on prices.

Grower selling for barley remains limited, however there has been a slight increase in grower engagement in these markets over the last week.

It is expected that low export demand, given tariffs on Australian barley from China, and favourable crop conditions will see a large excess of barley over the next season. Growers remain reluctant to sell barley, however, at current levels.

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