WESTERN AUSTRALIA Grainbelt Crisis Report — Seeding Season 2026

Farmyard with many small birds on spilled grain around silos and a red tractor at sunrise or sunset

Western Australia’s 2026 seeding season is being shaped by a severe mouse plague across the grainbelt, ongoing fertiliser supply disruption, and fuel constraints affecting farm operations. These combined pressures are increasing the risk of poor crop establishment and input inefficiency, highlighting the importance of soil performance in retaining nutrients, buffering moisture, and supporting reliable crop emergence.