Urea was going out before rain this week with growers recognising opportunities given crop need and the seasonal outlook. Supply may be a concern for those who have not organised early in the short term.
Some regions are having access issues again due to rain, it is likely track renovations will likely be on the cards
again this summer.
Mice continue to be a problem in isolated regions, some have baited three times.
Considerations of fungicide plans are already 1occurring with recent weather.
Sowing is continuing with growers 60 per cent (Wimmera)—100 per cent (Mallee) through their program.
Crops are needing moisture. Earlier sown crops into moisture growing well later sown crops are still trying to establish.
Supplementary feeding sheep is ongoing while we wait for crops to be ready to graze.
Slug management in some areas is ongoing, good results from high rates (20kg/ha) but justifying the economics in these more variable risk areas is difficult.
Some are considering N decisions in canola and hay oats where crops were sown early.