WEATHER

Yield prediction map: July 2020

Average or better yields are predicted based on current soil moisture, but it is early days yet.

This article is 5 years old. Images might not display.

Thanks to support from John Deere, Kondinin Group has engaged Dr David Stephens from Agrometeorology Australia to produce these maps for Kondinin Group members for the 2020 cropping season.

Yield prediction as at 21 July, 2020

With below average rainfall over much of Australia over the last month, crop yield rankings fell for most shires. Exceptions include central and mid-northern regions of New South Wales and a few shires in Western Australia including Esperance and Mullewa. 

After a phenomenal start, parts of central and southern New South Wales are set up for a bumper crop, even with an average finish.

Overall, about half of all shires nationally are now expecting below median yields if an average finish to the season occurs. 

Export oriented regions have been more affected by dry weather. This is a rather unexpected result with almost all forecasting systems predicting above average rainfall as crops were being planted. 

A dry end to July across Australia should see rankings drop a little more, except in northern New South Wales which keeps jagging useful rainfall events.

Farming Ahead will continue to publish these maps in print and online each month until November this year thanks to John Deere

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

editions

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

editions

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

editions

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

editions

Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.