Atherton Tableland

Notes:

Commentary

• Wheat: Up $5 ($350 to $360/tonne). Barley: Steady ($275 to $285/tonne). Maize: Steady ($385 to $395/tonne). Sorghum: Steady ($320 to $330/tonne).
• The harvest has continued to progress across the state over the past week following continued warm and dry weather.
• Forecasts are anticipating favourable harvest conditions with no significant rainfall predicted in the next two weeks.
• Wheat prices have increased slightly, supported by strength in offshore markets, with minimal grower selling. Overall quality and protein levels remain high following ideal harvest conditions.
• The past week has seen new crop barley values soften due to upward crop revisions in the states to the south. The potential higher yields may be used to meet any Queensland supply deficit.
• Old crop sorghum prices firmed slightly this week with continued price support from a lack of grower selling, unfavourable weather forecasts and ongoing dry conditions leading to planting delays.

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