Rainfall deficiencies in the three months since August 2023 have been significant for much of the continent.
The Bureau of Meteorology reports serious rainfall deficiencies recorded in the Northern Territory, South Australia, southwest & southern coast and much of eastern Australia.
These deficits along with warmer than average temperatures, have significantly impacted on levels of Total Standing Dry Matter / Ha in all states.
Total Standing Dry Matter
Image 1 – Total Standing Dry Matter (Kg/Ha)
The national average amount of Total Standing Dry Matter is now below 1,250Kg DM/Ha.
