The harvested area for squash, gourds, and pumpkins in Australia is forecasted to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028, as shown below:
- 2024: 3.15 thousand hectares
- 2025: 2.95 thousand hectares (-6.35%)
- 2026: 2.76 thousand hectares (-6.44%)
- 2027: 2.57 thousand hectares (-6.88%)
- 2028: 2.39 thousand hectares (-7.00%)
Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is expected to be around -6.20%, indicating an average annual decrease of approximately 6.20% in harvested area.
Key trends to watch include the potential impacts of climate change on crop yields, shifts in consumer demand towards different crops, and government policy changes affecting agricultural practices. Monitoring these variables will be crucial for understanding the future landscape of squash, gourds, and pumpkins harvested areas in Australia.
