Rainfall data released for Horsham and Stawell; crop growers report mixed conditions
What happened
The Bureau of Meteorology reported that 71 millimetres of rain fell at Horsham and 49.8mm was recorded at Stawell. Crop growers commented on the rainfall, noting that while some crops looked optimistic, others faced challenges such as powdery mildew and wet weather impact on lentils.
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Why it matters
Growers noted that the rain was welcome, but they are dealing with challenges such as powdery mildew and water management. They also mentioned that a high-yielding harvest is needed due to expensive operating costs and poor cereal prices.
The Bureau of Meteorology is currently issuing warnings regarding extreme weather events.
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Who's involved
- Bureau of MeteorologyAustralian government agency that provided rainfall and weather information
- HorshamRegional city where rainfall was recorded and farming is active
- StawellTown where the Bureau of Meteorology provided weather data
- Brett HoskingCrop grower who commented on the conditions and harvest outlook
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The entities involved
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Bureau of Meteorology
Australian government agency responsible for providing meteorology services
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Horsham
regional city in Victoria, Australia
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Stawell
town in Victoria, Australia
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