Weather Outlook

The 2024/25 season is off to a patchy start, with varied rainfall across the country. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Variable rainfall delivers mixed start to the season

Some Australian cropping regions have been receiving good rainfall while others miss out.

20 May 2024

BOM is predicting below average rainfall for most of WA, NT and northern and western Queensland over the next few months. Image courtesy BOM

BOM predicts a dry start to 2024 for north and west Australia

Below average rainfall forecast for most of WA, NT and parts of QLD.

09 January 2024

Seasonal and trade conditions, along with economic headwinds, will determine the outlook for Australia Agriculture over the next six months, says Rural Bank. Picture Mark Saunders.

What's on the cards for 2024?

Rural Bank narrows down the challenges facing Australian agriculture into three key themes.

13 December 2023

Summer watch: Keeping an eye on soil moisture levels over summer is a key to next year’s crop planning. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Long-term forecasts no silver bullet to cropping decisions

Farmers urged to consider a number of factors when planning for crop management.

10 November 2023

BOM predicts October to December rainfall is likely (60 to 80% chance) to be below median for much of Australia. Chart courtesy of BOM.

El Niño and a positive IOD declared

BOM declares El Niño and positive IOD

20 September 2023

CSIRO explain drought susceptibility during El Niño events. Photo Mark Saunders.

CSIRO explain El Niño associated drought risk

Researchers El Niño significance for Australian producers.

12 June 2023

El Niño ALERT issued, but below average rainfall forecast remains unchanged. Photo Mark Saunders.

Australia on El Niño alert

Reduced rainfall and warm weather could be on the cards.

09 June 2023

June to August rainfall outlook looks wet for most of Australia. Image courtesy of BoM.

Above median rainfall likely for mainland: BoM

A continuing La Nina could be contributing to a wet outlook.

25 May 2022

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