The most recent production figures have been released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). According to the forecast, Australia is expected to achieve a new record in winter crop production, with an estimated 67.26 million tons in 2022/23. This represents a 6.40% increase from the previous year's total winter crop production, which amounted to 63.22 million tons.
Among Pulses, Australia is projected to reach a record lentil production of 1412 thousand tons for the year 2022/23, a notable increase from the 999 thousand tons produced in 2021/22. The primary regions in Australia for lentil crops are Victoria and South Australia, with the latter contributing 64% and the former contributing 34% to the overall lentil production in 2022/23.