Northern Territory

Territory Manager:
Chris Farrelly

Far North Queensland

A vey mixed bag this year with the inner Atherton Tablelands getting planted on time and the dryer areas of Lakeland Downs in the north and Innot Springs in the south staying dry until late December. From what I have heard the Lakeland area is in need of some good rainfall now. Here is hoping they get their wish shortly.

Most of the gulf area has just been too wet but I guess at least their ring tanks should be full.

Northern Territory

The Territory started off slow as far as rainfall is concerned but it has not stopped raining since and it certainly plays havoc with getting jobs like spray applications completed. I would expect some very weedy crops as I don’t know how herbicides could be applied to growing crops. I don’t know what stage crops are at but would think that they would be all over the place simply because of the rain and how it has fallen.

As I finish this Roundup I would ask everyone to spare a thought for the farmers and graziers who have had significant crop and stock losses during the recent floods.

So it is goodbye from Rocky where we have mossies as big as drilling rigs and I hope the rest of the season is kind to all.

Chris Farrelly

Last Updated: 22 April, 2008