All areas need good rainfall over the next few months to allow adequate pasture response prior to the onset of winter. North, Central and South Burnett stock vary from fair to good condition. In the Maryborough district many breeders are in poor condition but with recent rain are improving. Stock in Kilkivan Shire are in good condition but this is more a reflection of very low stock numbers rather than a good season. Overall, stock are in slightly less than average condition for the region due to the heat wave conditions and subsequent poor rains in March.
Pasture growth varies markedly throughout the region, depending on rainfall.
Fair pastures are apparent in some parts of Yarraman, Beaudesert, Maryborough, Mundubbera and south of Monto. There has been movement from Waggamba Shire to agistment further west. All producers are assessing stocking areas as winter approaches. Summer rains produced a reasonable quantity of pasture, with most areas having adequate feed supplies. However, the hot and dry conditions caused a fall in pasture quality.