In the great majority of the region good to average rainfall during March should ensure an adequate body of feed for winter. Stock reduction has not been required, as pasture conditions are holding reasonably well for most of the region. Stock numbers in most cases have not been excessive over recent years due to previous widespread drought. Drought feeding has not been necessary for the summer. The useful rain over wide areas of the region has enabled a good quantity of pasture production.
Most areas have adequate feeding supplies.
The quality of the pasture has improved due to the recent favourable weather conditions. Most farm storages are secure for the immediate future, however north west of the Rosalie shire is experiencing some concern. Rainfall in the Bowen area was light and scattered breaking down cover crops. The rain slightly impeded the planting of rockmelon, capsicum and tomatoes. The extreme heat in February did not have any major effect on crops.