Welcome rainfall tallies of around 30mm were received across much of the region over the weekend.
Consideration is being given to cutting cereal crops for hay due to strong prices.
Regular paddock inspections to assess crop and weed growth and for pest activity and disease.
Data from long term soil moisture sites indicates infiltration ranging from 20 to 60cm depending on soil type and rainfall. Without follow up rain, crops are likely to continue to use shallower moisture reserves.