Trump’s reshaping of global trade is underway: what’s the impact so far?
If the Trump political apparatus wanted disruption to American and Global economies after the first 100 days of its tenure, it’s got it! The American…
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ – a retreat of epic proportions
The Trump administration’s application of retaliatory tariffs to US importers is an epic retreat of the USA from the global system and rules based order…
Australian 24/25 winter crop reaches 60mmt, Barley production over 13mmt: Abares reports
ABARES’ March 2025 report has Australia’s Winter crop forecast at nearly 60mmt, the third highest on record, with Western Australia and NSW both exceeding 20mmt…
Trump Tariffs – What Could They Mean for the North American Brewing Supply Chain?
Like many business activities in North America, the Brewing industry and it’s supply chain is heavily integrated across the three nations of the region. After…
Harvest is Almost Complete, Another National Barley Exportable Surplus
Harvest of the 24/25 winter crop is all but done. Most areas of Australia have completed their harvesting operations, except for small parts of the…
ABARES Downgrades Barley Production but Malting Selection Rates Trending Higher
ABARES recently published its latest winter crop forecast; reducing its September barley production forecast by 0.5mmt to 11.7mmt. Should the forecast be accurate, this would…
Barley Production State Estimates Updated and Early Selection Rates Problematic for the Trade
Southern State peak bodies updated their crop estimates last month. Since ABARES released its September report there has been frost, wind, dryness, rain and hail…
Frost and Dry Conditions Reduce Australian Winter Crop Forecasts
ABARES’ Australian Winter crop production forecast released at the beginning of September has been superseded already. Frosting and the continuation of dry conditions in Australia’s…
ABARES Revises Its Australian Winter Crop Production Forecast
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has increased its Australian Winter crop production forecast to 55.2mmt, +8% from its June…
Australian Barley Exports to China: Malting, FAQ and Feed Estimates
The Chinese appetite for Australian barley since the removal of tariff measures over one year ago continues unabated, as detailed in last month’s edition. With…