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Seasonal Climate Outlook February 2024

The majority of national and international models indicate below median rainfall for the South West Land Division for February to April 2024.

Further ahead, the majority of models are indicating neutral chances (neither below or above median rainfall) for May to July 2024.

Warmer...

Seasonal Climate Outlook January 2024

Summary

This short edition of the Seasonal Climate Outlook indicates that the rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division January to March 2024, is neutral, meaning there is an equal chance of above or below median rainfall, based on a survey of 19 national and international models...

Seasonal Climate Outlook December 2023

Rainfall outlook for South West Land Division for the summer, December 2023 to February 2024, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of twenty national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are also expected.

Ovine Observer #101 December 2023

In this issue:

1. Predicting lambing dates using ewe-ram interactions

2. Preliminary evaluation of the impact of visual traits on lifetime ewe performance

3. 2023 Southern WA sheep reproductive rates based on pregnancy scanning

4. A big thank you to participants in...

Seasonal Climate Outlook November 2023

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the next 3 months November 2023 to January 2023, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are also expected.

The Crop Sowing Guide for Western Australia aims to provide information to support growers with decisions on the best choice of variety for each of the major crops for the upcoming season. Some management tips for cereals are also provided.

Seasonal Climate Outlook October 2023

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the remainder of 2023, October to December, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are also expected.

Ovine Observer #100 September 2023

In this issue:

1. Edition 100 of the Ovine Observer
2. Opportunties using eID - Tahara case study
3. Coxiella burnetii (Q-fever) in Australian breeding ewes
4. Lupinosis in sheep
5. Dry season response 2023
6. Seasonal Updates

Seasonal Climate Outlook September 2023

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for spring, September to November, and for the remainder of the year is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Warmer temperatures than normal are expected for spring.

Ovine Observer #99 June 2023

In this issue:

1. Causes of abortion and lamb mortality for maiden ewes in WA
2. Ultrawide band microwave scanning precisely and accurately predicts sheepmeat hot carcase GR tissue depth
3. Improving farm productivity with better carcase feedback
4. Saltland Genie Web App...

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