BOM forecasts drier May to July for Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its long range forecast, with Victoria likely to receive below-average rainfall and hotter temperatures from May to July.
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Dry years and low incomes leave farmers and their bank balances exposed, with one farm leader saying recovery will take years.
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Rain smashes north, leaves southern farmers dry
More than 500mm of rain has fallen in Queensland but areas dealing with drought in Victoria and SA have had dry rain gauges.
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Where the rain fell – and didn’t – during 2024
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Grampians fire contained
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Warmer days, nights for January
The Bureau has predicted warmer days and nights, while Grampians farmers brace for any risks. In northern Victoria, farmers plan for summer spraying.
How the heat impacted farmers
Farmers were on high alert on Monday as the mercury hit 40C with harvest stopping and livestock sales affected.
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