Large patches already dead. Canola and lupins mostly written off. Gairdner River south is significantly better. Pastures senesced with little clover content. High destocking occurring.
Wind erosion is at high risk for summer.
The local GP is extremely concerned about the general mental health of the community. South West Agriculture Region Total season dry matter will be below average. Denmark is having a very good pasture year and may have opportunities for agistment. On the lower west coast, properties stocked at district average will have little surplus feed. Pasture growth is below average north of Mount Barker and north west of Manypeaks and growth is lower around Kendenup, South Stirlings and Wellstead.