Livestock and grain prices rebound after rain
Northern NSW and Queensland have received rainfall with triple-digit totals in the past week, while other parts of the country await the autumn break.
Weather and climate
300mm of rain a blessing and a curse
Heavy rainfall in northern NSW and Queensland has been a mixed bag for farmers, topping up soil moisture for some, but stalling cotton picking for others.
Farmers prepare for autumn deluge
Some farmers are expecting to empty up to 100mm of rain out of the gauge in the next couple of days. See the latest outlook.
Season update: How are farmers tracking?
An analysis of rainfall figures shows most districts have failed to record 25mm of rain in the past two months, as cropping producers prepare for planting.
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Sweeping rain ends record dry spell
Some parts of far East Gippsland have recorded more than 300mm of rain in a week, following drought-like conditions for much of the year.
Record-breaking rains pound Vic-NSW border
Huge amounts of rain continue to fall across the Victoria-NSW border region following an extended dry spell. See where has received the most.
Heavy rain threatens crop quality but set to boost pastures
Storms have dumped untimely rain for some and a “morale boost” for others in Victoria, NSW and SA. See all the latest rainfall figures.
High winter temperatures bring cropping risk
Maximum mean temperatures were 1C to 2C above average in July as an El Nino season looms.
Wet June creates ‘perfect season so far’
Farmers are ready for strong crops this year after widespread June rain made this season look “more like a La Nina than an El Nino”.
El Nino forecast costs ag dearly
Frustrations are boiling over for farmers after making decisions over El Nino fears, then receiving good rain.
El Nino fears dampened by ‘almost perfect’ rain
The winter weather is playing favourites with some regions missing out on early winter falls while others had an ideal drop.
Divided by rain: Victorian growers rejoice, northern growers wait
Some of Australia’s most valuable cropping regions are still waiting for rain, with little time left in the winter planting window.
Weather: Confidence drying up
It was a stellar start to autumn but now farmers are looking to the skies for fronts that could set up the new season.
Livestock industry spooked by El Nino
Talk of El Nino is spooking farmers across southeastern Australia despite many regions experiencing the best autumn break in decades.
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