Good sowing of gram expected in Australia

28-Mar-2025 07:48 PM

🌾 Australia Poised for Strong Gram Sowing Season

📍 Melbourne, Australia – Favorable weather conditions and falling wheat prices are expected to drive higher gram cultivation in Australia for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

📊 Key Highlights

✅ 2024-25 Production: 22.70 lakh tonnes (record high).
✅ Exports (Oct 2024 - Jan 2025): 16 lakh tonnes, primarily to India.
✅ Estimated February exports: 1 lakh tonnes.
✅ March exports projected to slow down due to India's import duty hike (10% from April 1, 2025).

🌎 Market Impact & Stock Position

📦 Stock on March 1, 2025: 5.70 lakh tonnes (from the current crop).
📌 Farmers' Reserve for Next Sowing: 50,000 tonnes.
📤 Exportable Stock: 5.20 lakh tonnes (targeted towards Pakistan, Bangladesh & other markets).
📉 Price Drop: ~$100/tonne in recent months.

🚜 Outlook for New Gram Sowing (May-June 2025)

🔹 Attractive price levels could encourage higher gram planting.
🔹 Australia’s wheat price drop may shift more farmers towards gram.
🔹 India’s reduced imports could push Australian suppliers to explore new markets.