Programs change to match season forecast

Updated May 14 2019 - 7:06pm, first published 2:00pm
Pastures from Space FOO and pasture growth maps, like the one shown, are available on the department's Season 2019 webpage, updated weekly.
Pastures from Space FOO and pasture growth maps, like the one shown, are available on the department's Season 2019 webpage, updated weekly.
With low stored soil water levels and below average rainfall forecast for much of the grainbelt, DPIRD has warned growers to reassess their cropping programs and feed budgets.
With low stored soil water levels and below average rainfall forecast for much of the grainbelt, DPIRD has warned growers to reassess their cropping programs and feed budgets.

THE Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) for the next three months has an overall prediction of a drier than normal season, with some variable predictions for different regions.

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