Seasonal Climate Outlook March 2024
Half of the national and international models indicate below median rainfall for the South West Land Division for autumn (March to May 2024).
Further ahead, the majority of models are indicating neutral chances (neither below or above median rainfall) for winter (June to August 2024)....
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...
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...
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 August 2023
Rainfall outlook for South West Land Division for August to October and spring, September to November, is for below median rainfall. This is based on a survey of 20 national and international models. Higher chance of frost is expected for August.
Seasonal Climate Outlook July 2023
Recent conditions: growing season rainfall (since 1 April) has been decile 4-10 for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD), after some good falls in June. Rainfall outlook for SWLD for July to September, all models indicate below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and...
Seasonal Climate Outlook June 2023
Recent conditions: growing season rainfall (since 1 April) has been decile 1-3 for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD), with some locations still waiting for an autumn break. Rainfall outlook for SWLD for winter, June to August and further ahead, August to October is for below...
Seasonal Climate Outlook May 2023
Rainfall in the South West Land Division, for May to July 2023, is likely to be below average, based on a survey of 20 international models.