The Australian macadamia crop forecast has been adjusted following the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) confirmed today.
The 2025 crop forecast is now 55,960 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (60,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture), down slightly from the original estimate of 56,890 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (61,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture).
While challenging weather conditions affected growing regions in New South Wales, the impact on the overall crop remains limited, with Queensland’s growing regions, which account for almost 70% of production, largely unaffected.
AMS CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate said it has been a very challenging time for many growers in Northern New South Wales who are still managing orchard clean-up and assessing damage, however the Queensland harvest was progressing as expected.
“Many growers in New South Wales experienced damaging winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in orchard damage and associated crop loss,” said Ms Hamilton-Bate. “This will delay harvest in some areas, but it is not expected to have a significant effect on the Australian industry’s overall supply.”
The largest macadamia-producing region, Bundaberg in Queensland, which accounts for approximately 50% of Australia’s crop, was unaffected by severe weather. Harvest is well underway, with early indications pointing to good nut quality and a particularly healthy crop off younger trees.
“This positive outlook for Bundaberg’s newer plantings will help offset some of the expected reductions in New South Wales,” said Ms Hamilton-Bate.
The AMS will provide a further update on the Australian macadamia crop forecast in September.
