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SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

May 27, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Click to edit Master title style Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV)

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This presentation deck accompanies a live webcast at 1.00pm AEST on Friday 28 May 2021

You can participate in the webcast:

  • by using the following link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hoo8FakHTv65ukpAYVG7eA

  • or by following the links on the Select Harvests website

www.selectharvests.com.au/webcast/ and clicking on the Select Harvests 1H FY 2021 Results webcast link

You are advised to log on at least 15 minutes before 1.00pm.

If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, an archived version will be available to download shortly after the conclusion of the briefing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT : Andrew Angus, Investor Relations: [email protected]

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Disclaimer & Basis of Preparation Click to edit Master title style

This presentation is provided for information purposes only and has been prepared using information provided by the company. The information contained in this presentation is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. Investors should consider their own individual investment and financial circumstances in relation to any investment decision.

Certain statements contained in this presentation may constitute forward-looking statements or statements about future matters that are based upon information known and assumptions made as of the date of this presentation. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from any future results or performance expressed, predicted or implied by the statements contained in this presentation.

The Select Harvests Limited financial statements are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001. This includes application of AASB 141 Agriculture in accounting for the current year almond crop, which is classified as a biological asset. In applying this standard to determine the value of the current year crop, the Company makes various assumptions at the balance date as the selling price of the crop can only be estimated and the actual crop yield will not be known until it is completely processed and sold. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results, and have a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

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Click to edit Master title style Business Performance

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1H FY 2021 Financial Overview Lower global almond prices have negatively impacted earnings Click to edit Master title style

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Earnings per Share
(Basic)
$1.3m $12.8m
1.1 cents
1.1% Margin 11.1% Margin Due to the current unfavourable market
conditions no dividend has been declared for
the interim financial period.
Almond Division EBIT [1 -] $3.1m
Net Debt to Equity Operating Cash Flow
Food Division EBIT [1 -] $3.1m
$6.3m
21.7% Strong yields and a focus on operating costs
helped delivered a positive EBIT [1] in a
Positive operational cashflow due to Covid-19
challenging almond price environment
(Excluding lease liabilities) related timing of sales
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1 - Non-IFRS measure used by the company are relevant because they are consistent with measures used internally by management and by some in the investment community to assess the operating performance of the business. The non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit or review.

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1H FY 2021 Operating Overview

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Almond Crop
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28,250 MT
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Continue to maintain better than industry standard yields

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Total Almond Production Costs $5.56/kg

Growing costs remain well controlled

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Average Almond Price
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$6.00/kg
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50% of the 2021 SHV crop contracted for sale

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People and Safety

6% reductionin TRIFR[1]

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Currency

$0.73 AUD/USD

Over 80% of crop export sales hedged at approx. $0.73 Piangil Almond Orchard

Acquisition completed Capex program commenced

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1 - Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate (TRIFR). Based on our Annual Moving Total (MAT) for March 2021.

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Operating Performance It is anticipated that the second half of 2021 will be similar to the first half result Click to edit Master title style

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Almond Sales

The 2021 crop has been fully harvested and delivered to our Carina West processing facility. The company’s focus is on selling the remainder of the 2021 crop. Without an improvement in pricing, it is anticipated that the second half result will be similar to the first half.

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Processing

40% of the 2021 total crop has been processed to date with no major issues identified. Prior year investment in processing technology has enhanced quality levels and efficiency. Higher inshell production rates and the use of on-farm conditioners is forecast to increase throughput rates and decrease processing costs per kilogram for the 2021 crop.

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2021 crop water commitments have been completed, with a lower cost per kg achieved. FY 2021 water costs impacted by a large volume of 2020 carryover water. The spot price of temporary water rights has significantly reduced.

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Water Carina West Investment

Food Division Restructure

Prior to the 2021 season capital works were completed to add capacity to stock pad, storage and inshell sorting.

The sale of SHV’s Consumer Branded and nonalmond Industrial business is progressing well. A number of parties are engaged in due diligence and SHV expects to conclude the process by the end of FY 2021.

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Corporate

Capital and cash management remain a key focus. Cashflows continue to be impacted by Covid-19 related impacts on the global shipping supply chain. As the 2021 crop is sold, 2H FY 2021 operational cashflows will increase leading to a forecasted positive net operating cashflow for FY 2021.

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1H FY 2021 Results in Context

The company remains focused on factors within its control such as almond volume, Click to edit Master title style quality and production costs

Almond Volume

Almond Price

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Total Almond Production Cost

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NPAT

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5 Yr Average
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Income Statement

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Income Statement
$ millions
**1H FY 2021 ** **1H FY 2020 ** Variance Variance % Increased revenue due to Covid-19 delayed 2020 crop sales
occurring during 1H FY 2021
Almond Volume MT 28,250
23,250
5,000
21.5%
1H FY 2021 EBITDA1 $12.8m (1H FY 2020 $34.5m) - decreased
Almond Price Per Kg 6.00
7.50
(1.50) (20.0%) result driven by lower global almond pricing
Almond Division EBIT1 $3.1m (1H FY 2020 $28.1m)
Total Revenue 116.1
93.5
22.6
24.2%

Global almond price decreased to $6.00/kg (1H FY 2020
EBITDA 12.8
34.5
(21.7) (62.9%) $8.20/kg and FY 2020 $7.50/kg)

Additional volumes generated from Piangil acquisition
Depreciation & Amortisation 9.9
9.1
(0.8) (8.8%)

Hull volumes sold decreased due to improved seasonal
Almond Division EBIT 3.1
28.1
(25.0) (88.9%) conditions
Food Division EBIT 3.1
1.7
1.4
82.4%
Corporate (3.2) (4.3) 1.1
26.1%

Total 2021 crop costs/kg (excl. water) increased by 4.9% d
to maturity profile and lower net yields
Total EBIT 3.0
25.4
(22.4) (88.2%) Food Division EBIT1 higher at $3.1m (1H FY 2020 $1.7m)
Net Financing costs (1.2) (0.7) (0.5) (71.4%)
Improved margins from value-added Industrial food
Tax Expense (0.5) (7.3) 6.8
93.2%
products

Increased ranging of Lucky and Sunsol sales growth
NPAT 1.3
17.4
(16.1) (92.5%)

Operational costs held flat
EBITDA Margin (%)
EBIT Margin (%)
11.1%
2.6%
36.9%
27.2%
(25.9%)
(24.6%)
(70.1%)
(90.5%)
Corporate costs lower due to decreased employee payments
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Earnings Per Share (cents)
1.1
19.3
with me
(18.2)
asures used inte
(94.3%)
rnally and discretionary spend
by management and by some in the investment community to
  • 1H FY 2021 EBITDA[1] $12.8m (1H FY 2020 $34.5m) - decreased result driven by lower global almond pricing

  • Total 2021 crop costs/kg (excl. water) increased by 4.9% due to maturity profile and lower net yields

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Group EBIT Movement 1H FY 2021 Group EBIT significantly impacted by lower global almond prices Click to edit Master title style

Group EBIT[1] Movement

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Current Year Almond Crop Sensitivities

40% of SHV’s 2021 total crop has been processed to date, with 50% contracted for sale. Click to edit Master title style 80% of export sales forecasts are hedged against the USD at $0.73

  • A portion of the current year almond crop is classified as a biological asset and valued in accordance with AASB 141 "Agriculture". In applying this standard, the consolidated entity has made various assumptions at the interim balance date.

  • The actual crop quality and yield will not be known until it is processed.

  • The actual price will not be known until the crop is fully contracted and sold.

  • Assumptions and sensitivities are outlined below.

Metric Assumption Sensitivity - EBIT Impact
CropSize 28,250 MT 1%movement =$1.7m
CropPrice AUD$6.00/kg 1%movement =$1.7m
AUD/USD FX Rate $0.73 1¢ movement =$2.3m

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Crop Costs

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Cost per Kg – 2020 Crop vs. 2021 Crop

Crop Costs by Type

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Processing
Harvesting Lease
Other
Irrigation
Repairs &
Maintenance
Harvest Freight
Chemicals &
Spray
Bees
Depreciation
Labour
Electricity
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2020 Crop 2021 Crop Change
Hort. Cost Per Kg $2.06 $2.23 8.3%
Water Cost Per Kg $0.98 $0.95 -3.1%
Cash Cost Per Kg $4.88 $4.95 1.4%
Total Cost Per Kg $5.37 $5.56 3.5%

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Balance Sheet

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1H FY 2021
1H FY 2020
231.8
212.1
2.8
1.3
517.4
360.9
228.3
239.1
980.3
813.4
46.4
48.9
115.4
70.4
256.7
269.5
42.0
33.0
460.5
421.8
519.8
391.6
21.7%
17.6%
0.4%
3.3%

Increased current assets – inventory / biological assets
balance increase due to larger crop produced and on hand
for sale (Piangil). Receivables higher due to increased sales

Non-current asset increase due to the acquisition of Piangi

Owned orchards, the Carina West Processing facility and
Water Assets are all held on the Balance Sheet at cost.
−Market value remains significantly higher – based on
October 2020 orchard valuations completed and current
market value of permanent water rights.

Net bank debt excluding finance leases $115.4m is higher
due to the debt component of financing the Piangil
acquisition
−All covenant measures for the period ending 31 March
2021 were met.

Gearing (net bank debt/equity) is 21.7%

Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) reduced due to lower
EBIT1 as a result of reduced global almond pricing.
Half Year Ending Balance Sheet
$ millions
Current Assets excl. Cash
Cash
Non-Current Assets
AASB16 Right of Use Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities (exc. Borrowings)
Borrowings (Excl. Lease Liabilities)
Lease Liabilities (Incl. AASB16)
Non-Current Liabilities (excl. Borrowings)
Total Liabilities
Total Equity
Net Debt/Equity (Excl. Leases)
ROCE (return over six months)
  • Increased current assets – inventory / biological assets balance increase due to larger crop produced and on hand for sale (Piangil). Receivables higher due to increased sales.

  • Non-current asset increase due to the acquisition of Piangil.

  • Market value remains significantly higher – based on October 2020 orchard valuations completed and current market value of permanent water rights.

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Cash Flows

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Cash Flow
$ millions
1H FY 2021
1H FY 2020
EBITDA
12.8
34.5
Change in Working Capital
6.8
(33.1)
Tax Paid
(5.6)
(16.8)
Net Interest
(7.7)
(7.5)
Cash Flow From Operations
6.3
(22.9)
Investing Cash Flows
(162.9)
(27.4)
Capital Raising
115.4
-
Increase/(decrease) in debt
51.7
59.1
Dividendspaid
(2.8)
(15.8)
Financing Cash Flows
164.3
43.3
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash/Cash Equivalents
7.6
(7.0)

Lower EBITDA1 of $12.8m - operational performance due to
lower almond pricing

Working capital improvement due to the Covid-19 related
out of cycle sales program – sales occurred in 1H FY 2021

Lower tax instalments paid due to lower earnings

FY 2021 Investing cash flows of $162.9m driven by:

Tree & Orchard Development: $10.1m

Property Plant & Equipment: $10.9m

Water Purchases: $4.4m (excludes Piangil)

Piangil Acquisition: $138.3m (includes $13.5m for water)
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Global Almond Supply

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  • Australia, the U.S. (specifically California) and Spain account for approximately 93% of global almond production[1] .

  • California : on 12 May 2021 the USDA released its initial Subjective Estimate for the 2021 California almond crop of 3.2 billion pounds (to be harvested from August 2021). With California currently in the grip of a serious and worsening drought, most industry forecasts are estimating a 2021 crop of between 2.8 - 2.9 billion pounds. If the Subjective Estimate comes to fruition, Californian almond supply will increase by a manageable 2.9% between 2020 and 2021. At the lower end of industry forecasts, supply would decrease by 10.7%.

  • Australia : it is unlikely that the growth the Australian almond industry has experienced over the last 10 years will be repeated over the next 10 years. The major limiting factor on the future growth of Australian almond developments is the price, security and deliverability of water.

  • Spain : the 2021 Spanish almond crop is expected to be down 6% vs. 2020, with spring frost affecting some growing areas in 2021.

California Almond Production (2000/01 to 2025/26)

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Chart Source: The Almond Board of California, 20 May 2021.

  • 1 International Nut & Dried Fruit council (INC) 2020/21 Statistical Yearbook

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Global Almond Demand

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  • Almond shipments continue to respond strongly to the 10-year low price environment, with record-breaking monthly U.S. and Australian shipments

  • Combined Australian and U.S almond export shipments were significantly higher over the last 3, 6 and 12 month periods of 2020/21 vs. the same corresponding periods in 2019/20.

  • Growing consumer demand for healthy snacking and plant-based & vegan diets in all markets will continue to underpin strong global demand growth.

  • Almonds remain the leading nut type for introductions into new consumer food products such as milks, confectionary and butters. This is resulting in increasing demand for value added manufactured almonds.

  • According to Innova Market Insights, there were approximately 12,000 new global almond product instruction in CY 2020, with Australian almond introductions increasing by 20% CAGR between 2010 and 2020, reaching 386 new products in 2020.

Combined Australian and U.S. Almond Exports

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Chart Source: Almond Board of California and Almond Board of Australia

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Select Harvests Strategy Select Harvests – in control of our destiny Click to edit Master title style

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Volume Growth

Our investment in greenfield developments and orchard acquisitions will platform long Click to edit Master title style term growth

Select Harvests Theoretical Harvest Volume (2021 – 2028)[1]

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3 Assuming a 3.5MT per ha (1.4MT per acre) maturity profile for Piangil Almond Orchard.

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Triple Bottom Line

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People
Ethics & Integrity, OHS &
Wellbeing, Inclusion &
Diversity, Human Health &
Nutrition, Food Safety,
Sourcing Sustainability
Profit
Positive absolute
Planet
shareholder returns,
Resource Efficiency, 20% or higher EPS
Sustainable Farm CAGR over 3 years, TSR
at or above 75 [th]
Management, Climate
Change & Water, Bee percentile over 3 years,
Stewardship for capital deployment
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www.selectharvests.com.au/sustainability

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2021/22 Focus Areas

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Orchard Composting
Seeking a license to sell surplus
compost to third parties
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Water Efficiency
100% of our orchards use drip
irrigation tree and soil monitoring
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People
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Sustainability

Develop sustainability targets to build on 2020 Sustainability Report

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HRIS System
HRIS System to be implemented over
the next 12 months
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Investment in Skills

Securing Labour

Commenced securing harvest labour for 2022

Graduate program and ongoing career development in place

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Carina West Investment

Water Costs

Increase the volume and range of value-added almond products to integrate Thomastown capacity

Lower water costs to flow into FY 2022, with estimated savings of $6m to $8m due to favourable carryover rates

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2H FY 2021 Top 10 Priorities

Continue to execute on our growth strategy, underpinned by a world class portfolio of almond assets Click to edit Master title style

1. Safety and Wellbeing - Ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees

2. 2022 Horticultural Program – Deliver optimal tree health and production

3. Food Division Restructure – Complete the sale of SHV’s Consumer Branded and non-almond Industrial business by the end of FY 2021

4. Processing - Further developing the Carina West processing facility to increase the volume and range of value-added almond products

5. Cost Reductions - Continue to reduce cost per kg across all production stages

6. Marketing Program – Maximise the value of the 2022 almond crop

7. Manage Cash Position – Manage cash position and maintain balance sheet strength to enable business growth

8. Strategic Growth – Assess organic and inorganic options to deliver additional growth

9. Almond Sales – Continue to capitalise on the growing global demand for value-added almonds

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10. Capital Investment – Prioritise investment to deliver improved quality and efficiency outcomes

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Click to edit Master title style Thank You

Please direct any queries to:

Paul Thompson Brad Crump Andrew Angus Managing Director CFO and Company Secretary Investor Relations +61 3 9474 3544 +61 3 9474 3544 +61 402 823 757

Investor Relations

Please note that background material/data regarding the global almond industry can be found on the Select Harvests Limited website.

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Orchard Portfolio

One of the worlds largest almond growers, with a geographically diverse 9,262 hectare Click to edit Master title style orchard portfolio

Select Harvests Orchard Map[1]

Benefits of Geographic Diversity & Scale

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  • Geographic diversity limits exposure to:

  • Weather

  • Disease spread

  • Insect infestation

  • Positions the company to maximise harvest volume and reduce variance

  • Enables sequential progression of harvest period across regions for better utilization of:

  • Farm equipment

  • Processing

  • Labour

  • Secure access to diverse water sources:

  • River Water

  • Aquifers

  • Maximises economies of scales to achieve

  • Global bottom quartile almond farming and processing costs

  • Scalable adoption of proven on-farm technologies and processes

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Orchard Profile

2.6x growth in planted hectares since 2012[1] Click to edit Master title style

Select Harvests Orchard Profile

Select Harvests Total Planted
Almond orchard portfolio (as at 30 September 2020)
hectares acres
Central Region
Company Owned 1,693 4,183
Piangil Orchard 1,566 3,870
Leased 1,385 3,422
Total 4,644 11,475
Northern Region
Company Owned 727 1,797
Leased 1,221 3,017
Total 1,948 4,814
Southern Region
Company Owned 1,120 2,769
Leased 1,549 3,828
Total 2,670 6,597
Total
Company Owned 5,107 12,619
Leased 4,155 10,267
Total 9,262 22,886

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Select Harvests Planted Almond Hectares[1]

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Orchard Age

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Age Profile of Select Harvests Almond Orchards[1]

(98% of current planted hectares are cash generative)

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Almond Prices

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Farm Gate Almond Prices (USD/lb)

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Source: Derco Foods

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Almond Shipment Update

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U.S Shipments:
Carry-in from 2019 crop
Estimated 2020 crop size1
Less 2% loss/exempt
Less shipments to date:
US Domestic:
Shelled
Manufactured
Products
Inshell
Internal Industry Activity
Total Domestic
Export:
North East Asia (inc. China)
Sth East Asia (inc. Vietnam)
Sth Asia (inc. India)
Europe
Mid East/Africa
Others
Total Export
Less Commitments
Remaining Unsold Supply*
2020/21 Crop YTD (Million Lbs.)
Aug 2020 to Apr 2021
450
3,110
62
393
283
5
4
-82
602
285
51
331
588
267
104
1,627
724
545
2019/20 Crop YTD (Million Lbs.)
Aug 2019 to Apr 2020
318
2,534
51
384
268
5
4
-72
590
207
33
212
506
223
91
1,273
499
440
% Change
41.4%
22.7%
21.6%
2.2%
5.2%
(0.3%)
(19.0%)
14.0%
2.0%
37.8%
52.8%
56.1%
16.2%
19.9%
14.2%
27.8%
45.2%
24.0%

Australian Shipments:
Exports:
Nth East Asia (inc. China)
Sth East Asia (inc. Vietnam)
Sth/Central Asia (inc India)
Europe
Mid East/Africa
Others
Total Exports

2020/21 Crop YTD (MT)
Mar 2020 to Feb 2021
26,335
8,374
12,198
17,018
4,887
7,898
76,710
2019/20 Crop YTD (MT)
Mar 2019 to Feb 2020
40,661
4,895
9,129
13,771
3,805
4,295
76,556
% Change
(35.2%)
71.1%
33.6%
23.6%
28.4%
83.9%
0.2%

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Source: Almond Board of California and Almond Board of Australia 1 Estimates sourced from Derco Foods April 2021 and April 2020 Almond Reports

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Water Market Update

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Water Prices

Climate Outlook

  • The 2020/21 water season has seen a movement of temporary water prices back toward their long-term averages, with favourable weather conditions, higher MDBA storage levels and higher annual water allocations announcements.

  • Water is being released from the Menindee Lakes to assist with operational requirements within the River Murray. The lakes system will assist with flows to the Murray and SA and will also improve seasonal allocations in NSW, VIC, and SA.

  • Total active MDBA storage is currently at 49%, compared to 35% at the same time last year.

Temporary Water Prices and Allocation Volumes[1]

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  • (1) Source: State water registers (2) Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

  • Wetter than average winter due to warmer sea temperatures North of Australia

  • Higher-Median stream flows forecast over the next 3 months

  • Winter days and nights likely to be warmer than average

  • Increased rainfall is favourable for water prices and on farm water usage

Chance of Exceeding Median Rainfall

(June 2021 to August 2021)[2]

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Water Use Efficiency of Almonds

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Calories per ML

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Dollars per ML ($)

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Source: March 2021 Report on the ‘Economic contribution of the Australian Almond Industry’ by RMCG Consulting for Horticulture Innovation Australia

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California Drought Monitor

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U.S. Drought Monitor California (May 25, 2021)

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Points to Note

  • 74% of California is currently experiencing Extreme Drought, with the state on track for one of the driest years in modern history.

Almonds are relatively tolerant to drought from a survival standpoint; however, yields are impacted when water applications are reduced.

Water shortages caused by the drought could lead to lower yields and smaller nut sizes distribution for both the 2021 and 2022 Californian almond crops.

High water costs due to the Extreme Drought and the impact of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)* are leading some Californian almond growers to accelerate the removal of planted acres and reduce new plantings.

SGMA requires governments and water agencies of high and medium priority basins to halt overdraft and bring groundwater basins into balanced levels of pumping and recharge.

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Source: National Centres for Environmental Information, North American Drought Monitor

  • www.water.ca.gov/programs/groundwater-management/sgma-groundwater-management

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Global Almond Product Introductions

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Global New Nut Introductions by Type (2013 to 2020)

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Source: Innova Market Insights, May 2021

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Australian Almond Product Introductions

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Australian New Almond Introductions (2010 to 2020)

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Source: Innova Market Insights, May 2021

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Useful Almond Industry Websites

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Industry Associations

  • Californian Almond Board

www.almondboard.com

  • Almond Board of Australia

www.australianalmonds.com.au

Industry Reports

  • US Crop Forecasts (Subjective, Objective)

  • Monthly Almond Position Reports

  • Almond Almanac

  • UC Davis Almond Development Costings

https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/crop-reports https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/crop-reports/position-reports https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/crop-reports/almond-almanac https://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/en/current/commodity/almonds/

Almond Companies

  • Blue Diamond Growers

www.bluediamond.com

  • Blue Diamond Ingredients

  • Almond Insights

  • Derco Foods

  • RPAC Almonds

  • Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds

www.bdingredients.com/category/almond-market-analysis www.almondinsights.com

www.dercofoods.com/en/english-reports/english-almond-reports www.rpacalmonds.com/marketnews

www.wonderfulpistachiosandalmonds.com/#ourdifference

Definition & Explanations

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