Winter forage crops need a good drink

Updated May 24 2017 - 11:32am, first published May 23 2017 - 12:09pm
Neil and Lyn Cadzow, Alice Downs, Morven sold 121 Red Poll and Droughtmaster steers to for 409c/kg to average 208kg and return $854/hd. Their 21 heifers sold for 279c/kg to average 295kg and return $825/hd.
Neil and Lyn Cadzow, Alice Downs, Morven sold 121 Red Poll and Droughtmaster steers to for 409c/kg to average 208kg and return $854/hd. Their 21 heifers sold for 279c/kg to average 295kg and return $825/hd.

The forecast heavy rainfall over the Central West and Channel Country and some moderate falls over the Warrego, Maranoa and Western Downs failed to deliver. The best falls were along the coastal strip with 100 – 175mm around Charters Towers down to the Mackay area with up to 30mm around Rockhampton.  Very isolated falls were received over the western areas with common recordings of 3 – 10mm with the odd storm cells west of St George yielding up to 32mm at Braeside, 38mm at Lynn Park and one fall of 50mm.  Most of the winter forage crops of oats etc are holding on well but will need a good drink in the coming weeks to establish secondary roots.

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