Drier times ahead of the wet

Wade Stephens

A SIGNIFICANT June rainfall total for Mildura has nearby dryland farmers poised for a positive season, even if an El Nino is declared. Across the month 80.2 mm fell at Mildura Airport, more than three times the long-term average. Millewa farmer Ron Hards said soil moisture conditions “couldn’t be better”. “We’ve done soil samples down […]

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