Bundaberg, the largest macadamia-producing region in Australia, has remained largely unaffected by recent severe weather events.
The news comes after the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) revised its crop forecast for 2025 following the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The updated estimate is 55,960 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (60,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), down slightly from the original forecast of 56,890 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (61,000 tonnes at 10% moisture).
AMS CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate said while weather events have caused damage in New South Wales, Queensland’s major growing regions—particularly Bundaberg—have been largely unaffected, ensuring the stability of the national crop supply.
“Many growers in New South Wales experienced damaging winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in orchard damage and associated crop loss,” she said.
“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 positive outlook for Bundaberg’s newer plantings will help offset some of the reductions seen in New South Wales, ensuring a stable supply of macadamias moving forward.”
Bundaberg’s contribution plays a crucial role and accounts for approximately 50% of Australia’s crop
The AMS will provide another update on the Australian macadamia crop forecast in September.
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