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Australian Oilseeds Federation: Canola crop report

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Australia
November 12, 2007

Source: Australian Oilseeds Federation

Canola 2007/08

The east coast canola crop has been revised down further, with overall production now estimated at 953,000
tonnes, down around 10% on last month.

No real benefit will be seen for canola from the good rainfall in the past two weeks through much of southern New South Wales. Northern areas are close to completing harvest where yields and oil content disappointing (35-38% oil). The Central West is a similar story with disappointing yields and low oil (33-35%). It is estimated that 70% of the area in this region has been cut for hay. Some crops were left for direct heading and there are some good crops on irrigation. In the South, there is very little left to harvest and windrowing is nearly completed. Late frost has done some damage, as has heliothis in some areas. It is estimated only 55,000 hectares will be harvested for 40,000 tonnes.

Although a downturn in production is expected across much of Victoria, outlook for areas in the south west and
southern Wimmera are relatively positive. Severe temperatures during the third week of October caused a lot of tipping on later crops. Good rainfall in the south will help those crops and oil and seed quality is expected to
be good in that region. The estimate of 248,000 tonnes from 155,000 hectares is now more in line with trade
estimates.

Harvest is well underway is the northern and western areas of South Australia, with yields down somewhat. In
the South East, crops are still 2-3 weeks off windrowing and are expected to show higher yields. This area has
continued to get regular rainfall through spring. Very little canola was cut for hay or silage. There is no change to
previous estimates.

Estimates are unchanged from last month for Western Australia. It is estimated that harvest is about one third
completed, with very good oils reported at 42-43%. The Esperance region had 50-60 mm rainfall in the past
couple of weeks and there was hail damage in isolated areas. The South has just commenced harvest with good oil, yield and quality prospects, reflecting the soft finish. 

 

 

 

 

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