Dry start to the season prompts early plant in Central Highlands

Ben Harden
Updated April 16 2021 - 6:21pm, first published 2:30pm
A time to sow: Central Highlands farmers have started planting winter wheat and chickpea crops after scattered March rainfall bolstered soil moisture.
A time to sow: Central Highlands farmers have started planting winter wheat and chickpea crops after scattered March rainfall bolstered soil moisture.

LACK of rainfall for the majority of the central Queensland, combined with climate forecasts aligning for a lower than average rainfall between April and June, has resulted in growers planting their winter crops earlier or not at all.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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