1、2026Australian AgricultureOutlookContentsExecutive summary.3Economic outlook.5Cattle.6Cropping.9Dairy.14Horticulture.17Sheep.22Wool.25Climate and carbon.28Bendigo Banks Australian Agriculture Outlook 2026 report provides an in-depth perspective on supply,demand,and price outlooks for six of Australi
2、as major agricultural commodities.By analysing historical trends and considering future scenarios,the Outlook presents a detailed view on what lies ahead for Australian farmers to help them make informed business decisions.The next six months for Australian agriculture will be impacted by two key fa
3、ctors,seasonal conditions and the economic environment,both of which have the capacity to significantly benefit or hamper the industry as we move through the first half of 2026.The past 12 months have presented a broad mix of seasonal conditions across the country,with some areas benefitting from fa
4、vourable rainfall,while others have contended with drought conditions.A dry start across the southeast and parts of Western Australia initially raised concerns for this years winter crop,although a favourable winter period helped improve the outlook considerably.However,dry conditions across the sou
5、theast in spring have resulted in a large area cut for hay,while rainfall in October has helped finish some of the later sown crops.From a livestock perspective,the northern regions have benefitted from timely rainfall and strong feed availability,while dry conditions across the southern regions hav
6、e resulted in elevated feed costs and reduced production.The current forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology is tipping a relatively even chance of above or below median rainfall from January to March in the eastern states,while Western Australia is more likely to see drier conditions.This is paired