Time to reflect on the challenges and wins so far for 2023…
As the mid-year outlook reports start flowing, the cropping regions wait on a much needed top-up of moisture to support average levels of winter crop production.
According to Brookfield Agriculture Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Amber Atkins, it’s timely to reflect on the challenges and wins for the industry in the first half of 2023 on the back of record production in 2022.
“Most cropping regions saw a good autumn break and seeded full programs,” Amber outlined. “The break became patchier the further you travel north in NSW. There’s no doubt a forecast drier winter and spring is on all our minds following the gradual decline in soil moisture reserves.
“Most farmers have been here and done this before. We’ve looked down the barrel of the possibility of dry times more often than not. It wouldn’t be farming, and it wouldn’t be Australia unless we faced a few challenges each season.
“Resilience and ingenuity are embedded in our culture and as an industry. Historically farmers have proven they are willing to get in, adapt, to keep the industry rolling and the nation fed.”
A recent ABARES report has confirmed what we all known – that Australian farmers are continuing to adapt and adjust to help offset climate effects. The latest ABARES figures show climate adjusted productivity in Australia’s broadacre industries grew by 0.6%.
Further data analysis in the climate exposed grain production industries, climate adjusted productivity increased 1.4% per year on average, compared to a growth rate of 0.9% not adjusted for climate and weather effects.
“This is a win for the industry.” Amber explained. “These results indicate significant advancements in technology and land management practices over that time. Brookfield® has taken this into consideration with the development of our ChainBar and Continuous Cutting Edge product innovations.
“A general easing of fertilizer prices and post-pandemic supply chain issues have also helped the bottom line easing the bite of a broader decline in commodity prices. Prices are expected to remain above average through to the second half of 2023 for cereals. Canola prices are forecast to return to average.
“It’s expected that decreased production in key exporting nations along with continued strong global demand will see export opportunities remain positive for Australian wheat.”
Brookfield® – Australian farmers innovating for Australian conditions…
Every Brookfield® product is licenced ‘Australian Made’. Brookfield® continually strives to support farmers nationally through high quality and innovative products.
“We continue our commitment to the development of engineering locally and our investment in research, development and innovation,” Amber explained. “We have always been, and will continue to be, Australian farmers engineering and fabricating for Australian farming conditions.
“Future proofing for the farming sector, local manufacturing and our region is critical. Our solid long-term relationships with suppliers along the chain ensure we consistently deliver quality Australian made farm machinery ahead of the pack.
“Now is the ideal opportunity to investigate new farming ideas and incorporate implements that will lead to long term savings. We are local farmers who know the pain points in the production process and work hard to address them in our products.
“Come have a chat to us about how the BROOKFIELD® ChainBar fitted with Continuous Cutting Edge (CCE) disc chain will reduce your long-term reliance on expensive and ineffective chemicals. Talk to us about how to solve your labour shortage problems with products such as the remote controlled OmniBins which allow for single operation.”
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For more detailed outlook information – check out the below sources…
ABARES reports show Australian farmers adapting and adjusting to help offset climate effects, Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, ABARES.
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/news/abares-report-australian-farmers-offset-climate-change
Australian agriculture mid year outlook 2023 – Seasonal, trade conditions, economic headwinds to shape outlook for 2H 2023: Rural Bank, Australian Rural & Regional News.
Insights June 2023 – Cropping, Rural Bank.
Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update, Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, ABARES.
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/weekly_update/weekly-update-27723
