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Macadamias: sharp downturn in Australia

July 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW FARM. Australian Macadamias has sharply downgraded the mid-season crop forecast in July. Growers and processors are struggling with one of the most difficult and unpredictable seasons in recent years.

Crop to be at least 25% smaller

Continued weather-related disruptions mean the true extent of available supply is difficult to determine at this stage. As a result, the revised forecast now anticipates that in-shell production will fall within a range of 37,300-41,970 mt at 3.5% moisture (40,000-45,000 mt at 10% moisture), 25-33% down from the previous estimate of 55,960 mt at 3.5% moisture (60,000 mt at 10% moisture).

Growers in New South Wales are reporting their lowest crops in a decade, with a number still unable to access orchards due to extensive ongoing wet weather. In Queensland, growers are also seeing lower-than-expected yields, with wide variability across and within orchards. Processor intakes wil be well below their early season forecast.

“Despite the challenges, we’re still seeing high quality nut across the regions,” said Australian Macadamia Society CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate. “Even in a difficult season, our on-farm and post-harvest practices have allowed us to maintain high standards and deliver premium product to global markets.”

The 2025 mid-season crop forecast update is based on actual factory receipts of the Australian Macadamia Handlers Association (AMHA) to date and estimated production for non-members. The AMHA represents 90% of the macadamia crop in Australia. The final 2025 crop figure will be confirmed in December.

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