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  1. La Niña is offsetting warming caused by El Niño, with both climate trends being tracked by the WMO and IPCC.
  2. The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared El Nino, linking it to less rain and warmer temperatures in the context of Cootamundra, Australia.

Cotton crop forecast slashed by 40% due to dry conditions and water cuts

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What happened

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Reduced water allocations and ongoing dry conditions are expected to slash the 2026-27 cotton crop by as much as 40%. The national crop forecast is 2.7 million bales, significantly lower than last year's figure of 4.5 million bales.

From theland.com.au

Why it matters

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The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a dry summer. This reduction in cotton output impacts the regional economy of New South Wales. Growers report that rising input costs, such as water usage, are adding significantly to operational expenses.

The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared El Nino, which is linked to less rain and warmer temperatures in Cootamundra, Australia, while La Niña is offsetting some of the warming.

From theland.com.au

Who's involved

  • Bureau of MeteorologyAustralian government agency providing weather forecasts and climate data
  • New South WalesState of Australia whose agricultural output is affected by climate conditions
  • MoreeTown in New South Wales where planting challenges are being discussed
  • Wee WaaParish in New South Wales where growers are preparing for planting

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • New South WalesSpeculative

    The state of New South Wales could see a reduction in state revenue due to lower cotton crop output.

  • MoreeSpeculative

    Moree might face reduced local agricultural output due to water scarcity and planting area cuts.

  • Wee WaaSpeculative

    Wee Waa may experience higher operational costs for farm activities due to rising input prices like water.

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Within La Niña is offsetting warming caused by El Niño, with both climate trends being tracked by the WMO and IPCC.

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