SEPWA Harvest Review & AGM 2026
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SEPWA Harvest Review 2026The Profitability Squeeze: Margins Under Pressure
2025 delivered record grain production across the Esperance Port Zone — and many businesses reported strong profits.
But those profits were largely yield-driven.
Per-tonne margins remained tight. Input costs stayed high. Wheat returns disappointed relative to cost. And the year highlighted how exposed profitability can be when margin relies heavily on production volume.
This year’s Harvest Review will unpack where profit was generated in 2025 — and where it was vulnerable.
From global commodity drivers and input costs, to rotation choices, drainage investment and machinery capital allocation, we will examine the decisions that shape margin.
The day will conclude with a practical challenge:
If you had to improve profit by 25% in 2026 — through decisions, not seasonal luck — where would it come from?
Location
Esperance Bay Yacht Club
The Esplanade, Esperance WA 6450