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 to a metre and it's wet all the way," Mr Hards said.

"There...