Yields variable, with early sown crops best. Oats are generally lightweight. Pulses have good seed colour but small seeds, with many growers grading. Pasture production is generally poor but regional impact likely to be low due to low stock numbers. Locust numbers low with high mortalities due to warm dry weather.
Pastures are generally poor and hay yields are well down.
Sheep generally in good condition. Some producers likely to bring shearing forward for sale sheep so they can quit them early. Southern Agricultural Region Large price penalties expected from grain downgrading in Albany port zone. The quality will be better at Esperance. Driest finish for 50-60 years.