Rain has caused severe damage to some ripe sorghum crops. Photo: Kerry McKenzie
UP TO half the southern Queensland sorghum crop could be downgraded due to rain damage, and the situation will worsen if further rain falls in coming days.
Rain coupled with overcast conditions over four consecutive days last week have caused some shelling out of grain, which has impacted yields, with sprouting affecting quality and test weights.
Totals from that event varied across the Downs and included: Dalby 47mm; Emerald 1mm; Felton 24mm; Jondaryan 35mm; Miles 110mm; Roma 91mm, and Springsure 32mm.
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