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Record Barley Harvest, Zero Celebration: Why Australia's Record Mallee Yields Leave So Little Profit (and What Smart Farmers Grow Instead)
Victoria's Mallee is harvesting record 5 t/ha barley, yet at A$220 a tonne and A$800-900/ha costs, break-even sits near 4 t/ha. Here's the maths, the same squeeze hitting US, Canadian and UK grain farms, and the visitor income that doesn't depend on yield or price.
Stephen Loke
10 min read
World Grain Prices Are Down 12.6% in a Year While Sugar Soars 29%. Why Betting the Farm on One Commodity Is So Risky Right Now
FAO's October 2026 index shows cereals down 12.6% and sugar up 28.8%. Here's why single-crop farms are at risk and how visitor income can steady yours.
Stephen Loke
18 min read
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