Wheat crop production Australia FY 2015-2025

Australia's wheat crop production decreased to 25.96 thousand kilotons in the fiscal year 2024, a significant drop from about 40.55 megatons in the previous year. Wheat is one of Australia's most economically significant winter crops.

Agriculture industry in Australia

The agriculture industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy. The agriculture sector accounted for around 3.17 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. Australia produces and exports a diverse range of agricultural products including crops, fruit and vegetables, livestock, and dairy products. The main exportable goods are beef, wheat, wine, wool, and lamb. As of September 2022, the gross value added (GVA) of the agriculture industry in Australia amounted to about 44 billion Australian dollars. With a growing demand for food and increased interest in sustainable farming practices, the Australian agriculture industry is forecasted to grow in the coming years.

Winter crop production

Australia is known for its vast agricultural land and diverse range of crops. The country's winter crop production area was forecasted to amount to 25.39 million hectares in the fiscal year 2024. Wheat, barley, and canola are the three winter crops most frequently cultivated in Australia, with wheat contributing the most to the total yield. Wheat production yield in Australia was estimated to reach three metric tons per hectare in 2023 and to decrease to two in 2024. Most of the wheat produced in Australia was exported to countries within Asia and the Middle East. China was the leading destination for crop exports from Australia in the 2022 fiscal year.