South Australia

South Australia Regional Summary

South Australia records a composite score of 45/100, reflecting challenging conditions across the state's agricultural sector. The region's dominant commodities show mixed performance with wheat declining 2.1% to $342/tonne, while wool has strengthened by 1.8% to 1,285¢/kg and almonds remain relatively stable at $8.10/kg despite a slight 0.5% decline. Seasonal conditions are contributing to sector pressures, though SA sits between Victoria's excessive rainfall (300% of average) and Western Australia's drought conditions (68% of average). Credit accessibility remains constrained with small business variable rates at 8.25%, while no specific biosecurity alerts are affecting the region's key agricultural zones.