Seasonal conditions have shifted sharply from a very dry 12-month period to two months of regular rainfall and showers, followed by a return to cold, frosty nights and clear winter days.
For those underperforming cropping paddocks, the immediate decision is whether continued crop inputs are justified or whether a planned pasture renovation phase offers a better long-term return on investment.
This season has seen pasture biomass accumulation being strong while temperatures and soil moisture were up throughout June and July.
However, current frost events and declining surface moisture will reduce growth . . .
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