Harvest interrupted, but daily receivals continue to set new records

Harvesting in Pingaring, Albany Zone

Western Australia

Harvest is progressing well across all zones. Since last week, an additional 1.8 million metric tonnes (mmt) has been added to the CBH receival, bringing the total to date to 8.1mmt.

WA harvest progress (percentage of total production)

South Australia

Harvest across South Australia (SA) is running later than usual due to October rainfall and continued showers in November. While yields are shaping up to be average to above average in most districts, expectations for yields in the Northern Mallee remain lower.

Recent weather has added further delays. Between 18–24 November, Yorke Peninsula and Adelaide recorded up to 30 millimetres of rain, slowing harvest operations.

SA is reporting barley as the main commodity delivered to date, followed by wheat.

Estimated production by state

2025/26 season to date (mmt)

Source: CBH and ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics & Sciences)

WA receivals by commodity

Wet weather has slowed harvest progress. Canola and barley continue to be the main crops being harvested.

WA barley – grade split

The selection of malts has seen a slight improvement, increasing from 21 to 22 per cent since last week.

WA wheat – class split

The main grade received to date is still ASW, with a minimum protein content of nine per cent and a limited supply of H2 wheat available, which has a minimum protein level of 11.5 per cent.