Tag: Weather

SHOWERS and thunderstorms developed over eastern New South Wales, generating moderate falls, while onshore flow produced showers and moderate falls in the northern tropics. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 1 Apr 2020

Showers and thunderstorms developed over eastern New South Wales, generating moderate falls, while onshore flow produced showers and moderate falls in the northern tropics. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 1 Apr 2020

As humanity branches out across our warming, interconnected world, we’re at risk of encountering new diseases — thankfully, medicine is getting better at fighting back. Source: ABC Livestock The consequences of climate change are far reaching

April to June are likely to be wetter than average across WA, western and southern NT, most of SA, western and central Victoria, and northwest Tasmania, according to BOM’s latest three monthly rainfall outlook. Source: Sheep Central Seasonal climate outlook Apr-June 2020

April to June are likely to be wetter than average across WA, western and southern NT, most of SA, western and central Victoria, and northwest Tasmania, according to BOM’s latest three monthly rainfall outlook. Source: Beef Central Seasonal climate outlook Apr-June 2020

COLD fronts and troughs brought moderate falls to the western and southern mainland, as well as Tasmania, and onshore flow produced moderate falls along the country’s far north. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 25 March 2020

Cold fronts and troughs brought moderate falls to the western and southern mainland, as well as Tasmania, and onshore flow produced moderate falls along the country’s far north. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 25 March 2020

For the first time an accurate, district-by-district assessment of livestock losses experienced during the February 2019 Northwest Queensland floods has been completed.    Source: Beef Central Final tally reached for Northwest Qld’s February 2019 flood losses

Moderate to heavy falls were recorded in the northern tropics of Queensland, and showers and thunderstorms brought rainfall to the Gascoyne and South West Land Division in Western Australia. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 18 March 2020

Moderate to heavy falls were recorded in the northern tropics of Queensland, and showers and thunderstorms brought rainfall to the Gascoyne and South West Land Division in Western Australia. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 17 March 2020

LOW pressure systems  brought moderate to heavy falls of rain across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania over the past week. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 11 March 2020

Lows brought moderate to heavy falls across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 11 March 2020

Widespread rain has seen parts of New South Wales come out of drought, but farmers are being warned much more is needed to break the dry. Source: ABC Livestock Rain sees drought weaken in NSW, but the struggle is far from over

EX-TROPICAL cyclone Esther produced heavy falls in northern Australia, while thunderstorms brought moderate rainfall across parts of south-west and eastern Australia. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 4 March 2020

Ex-tropical cyclone Esther produced heavy falls in northern Australia, while thunderstorms brought moderate rainfall across parts of southwest and eastern Australia. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 4 March 2020

Rainfall is likely to be above average in some southern regions in March and April and below average in parts of the north in March, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for autumn released today. Source: Sheep Central BOM releases autumn 2020 climate outlook

Rainfall is likely to be above average in some southern regions in March and April and below average in parts of the north in March, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for autumn released today. Source: Beef Central BOM releases autumn rainfall outlook

Well-watered country in Central QLD | Fertile soils and quality herd near Townsville | Two grazing blocks on offer in NSW’s far west | Productive New England country for auction Source: Beef Central Movement at the Station – Property listings surge after recent rain

After drenching Top End cattle stations, ex-tropical cyclone Esther could re-intensify and potentially loop back towards the Red Centre. Source: ABC Livestock BOM says ‘remarkable’ ex-tropical cyclone Esther could re-intensify

TROPICAL cyclone Esther produced heavy falls about the gulf coast in Queensland and the Northern Territory, while a trough brought heavy falls over the east coast, central, and southern inland Queensland. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 26 February 2020

Tropical cyclone Esther produced heavy falls about the Gulf Coast in Queensland and the Northern Territory, while a trough brought heavy falls over the east coast, central, and southern inland Queensland. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 26 Feb 2020

RECENT helpful rains dampened fire grounds and gave many farmers a reason to cheer. But much of southeast Australia remains in severe drought. Australia is no stranger to drought, but… Source: Beef Central Why drought-busting rain depends on the tropical oceans

Sex, politics, and religion are traditionally avoided as dinner conversation, but in Queensland there’s the emergence of ‘rain guilt’ — where you got some but your neighbours missed out. Source: ABC Livestock ‘Rain guilt’: When outback rain becomes a touchy subject

A COASTAL trough produced moderate to heavy falls in south-east Queensland and eastern New South Wales, while moderate rainfall was recorded in northern Australia associated with surface troughs. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 19 February 2020

A coastal trough produced moderate to heavy falls in southeast Queensland and eastern New South Wales, while moderate rainfall was recorded in northern Australia associated with surface troughs. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 19 Feb 2020

Many areas of Northern Australia are expected to see above average rainfall in March, but central and southern Queensland are more likely to see below average rainfall from March to May. Source: Sheep Central Seasonal climate outlook Mar-May 2020

Many areas of Northern Australia are expected to see above average rainfall in March, but central and southern Queensland are more likely to see below average rainfall from March to May. Source: Beef Central Seasonal climate outlook Mar-May 2020

A week of unexpected rain in western New South Wales has delivered mixed results, bringing immense relief for some farmers, while barely wetting the dirt for their neighbours. Source: ABC Livestock Farmers receive year’s worth of rain — and hope — in one week

This time last year, north-west Queensland faced the devastating aftermath of unprecedented monsoonal rain and more the 664,000 head of stock lost. Source: ABC Livestock Surviving hell and high water one year on from record north-west Qld floods

Cattle in areas of Queensland, NSW and the Northern Territory that have been exposed to solid rain over the past month are already being impacted by heavy external parasite and disease challenges. Source: Beef Central Rain event sparks three-day, buffalo fly, anthrax outbreaks

NSW Government offloads iconic stations | Top Inverell block attracts early interest | Roma’s Mt Lonsdale selling after 70 years | Grass and rainfall feature at Woolooga’s Burnside | Opportunity knocks on Mitchell’s Bonus Downs Source: Beef Central Movement at the Station: Property listings surge after recent rain

Tropical Cyclone Damien brought moderate to heavy rainfall to the northwest of Australia, and thunderstorms produced widespread showers and rain areas along the east Australian coast. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 15 February 2020

Tropical Cyclone Damien brought moderate to heavy rainfall to the northwest of Australia, and thunderstorms produced widespread showers and rain areas along the east Australian coast. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 12 Feb 2020

While Australian plague locust levels have remained low over summer, recent heavy rainfall across western Queensland and in parts of NSW and SA will produce suitable habitat conditions for breeding. Source: Grain Central Rains spur locust breeding activity, but threat remains low

Tropical lows and troughs brought moderate to heavy falls to northern Queensland, the Northern Territory, and the Kimberley, while a slow-moving cold front brought moderate to locally heavy falls to South Australia and western Victoria. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 5 Feb 2020

Rain continues to fall in Queensland’s north west, with one overnight storm dumping an impressive 65mm at Julia Creek. Source: ABC Livestock Rain continues in north-west Queensland, as Flinders Highway reopens

Moderate falls reported across northern and eastern Australia, while a tropical low and trough brought moderate to heavy falls to northern Queensland. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 29 January 2020

Moderate falls reported across northern and eastern Australia, while a tropical low and trough brought moderate to heavy falls to northern Queensland. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 29 Jan 2020

Small inflows of livestock are likely to be directed into the Northern Territory pastoral zone over coming months, as the region begins its long and arduous recovery phase after two years of severe drought. Source: Beef Central Small steps, as NT begins rebuilding process after two years of savage drought

THE national rainfall map for the past week paints an uplifting picture, particularly for the drought-stressed farming regions of Queensland and New South Wales where there have been widespread, but patchy falls. Source: Sheep Central Eastern rains prompt fodder action, but aren’t drought-breaking

THUNDERSTORMS developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in south-east Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 22 January 2020

Thunderstorms developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 22 Jan 2020

February to April has roughly equal chances of being wetter or drier than average for most of Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology latest seasonal climate outlook report. Source: Beef Central Seasonal climate outlook Feb-Apr 2020

The long-running drought and catastrophic fires that have impacted much of Australia will shape the policy focus of agricultural industry leaders in 2020, highlighting the need to build greater resilience into the farming sector. Source: Grain Central Drought, bushfires trigger moves to strengthen farming resilience in 2020

Fire affected landholders in hilly and mountainous areas are warned to prepare for flash flooding, soil erosion and possible landslides ahead of the thunderstorms forecasted for later this week. Source: Beef Central Warning for fire affected properties as rain approaches

AGRICULTURE Victoria is warning fire-affected landholders in hilly and mountainous areas to prepare for flash flooding, soil erosion and possible landslides before thunderstorms forecast later this week. Source: Sheep Central Warning on flooding, erosion and landslides in fire areas

Gloucester is famed for its lush green hills, normally the beneficiary of reliable coastal rain. But today the land is brown and the town has run out of water. Source: ABC Livestock Bulldust and broken dreams: Drought’s hold on town that never thought it would go dry

THUNDERSTORMS have developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in south-east Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 15 January 2020

Thunderstorms developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 15 Jan 2020

From ember storms to bushfire-generated lightning strikes, bushfires have any number of tricks to further complicate their spread and behaviour. Source: Beef Central Keeping ahead of spotfires

The latest Combined Drought Indicator shows intense drought conditions continued in the state’s far-west and north-east, while conditions have worsened in central and south-east regions. Source: ABC Livestock Drought declared for the entirety of NSW, but some rain is forecast

A WETTER than average week is likely for 13-19 January  across much of the north and west of the continent, as well as in south-west Queensland and northern parts of New South Wales. Source: Sheep Central Wetter than average week likely in rainfall outlook

Tropical Cyclone Blake is set to bring vital relief to WA’s dry north, but not to fire fronts on the east coast. Source: ABC Livestock ‘Dreaming of a big drink’: Tropical Cyclone Blake forms off WA

THE rainfall outlook for January to March 2020 indicates most of the country will have roughly equal chances of a wetter or drier than average three months. Source: Sheep Central Seasonal climate outlook January-March 2020

Sheep stay cooler with long wool, and pigs need mud which is scarce in the drought. Farmers are working to spare livestock from the baking heat. Source: ABC Livestock ‘It has really taken its toll’: How farmers and their animals are coping with heatwave

Sunshine Coast farmers are becoming desperate as the drought bites in a region better known for its surf and long sandy beaches. Source: ABC Livestock Too much sun on the Sunshine Coast causes heartbreak in the hinterland

The rainfall outlook for January to March 2020 indicates most of the country will have roughly equal chances of a wetter or drier than average three months. Source: Beef Central Seasonal climate outlook Jan-Mar 2020

An observed shift to hotter and drier conditions over the period 2000 to 2019, relative to the period 1950 to 1999, has had a negative effect on the profits of Australian cropping and livestock farms, according to ABARES’ latest Insights report. Source: Beef Central ABARES analyses effects of drought and climate variability on Australian… Read more »

Thunderstorms developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 18 Dec 2019

THUNDERSTORMS developed across northern Australia, generating moderate falls, while severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy falls in south-east Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 18 December 2019

AUSTRALIA’S Bureau of Meteorology is reminding communities to remain alert to risks posed by heatwaves, as a week of extreme temperatures starts to impact large parts of south-eastern Australia. Source: Sheep Central Heatwave warnings go out for people and livestock

Farmers’ pockets have been hit hard by a warmer, drier climate over the past two decades, with broadacre profits slashed by more than 20 per cent. Source: ABC Livestock b wiped off farm incomes from 20 years of climate change, ABARES finds

The eastern Australia drought is having an impact on salary levels in the broadacre farming sector, according to analysis by recruitment service, Agricultural Appointments. Source: Grain Central Broadacre salaries feel the impact of drought

A week of extreme temperatures is set to impact large parts of south-eastern Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.  Source: Beef Central Week of severe heat ahead: BOM

THUNDERSTORMS across far northern Australia generated falls, while a westerly flow produced persistent rainfall in western Tasmania. Source: Sheep Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 11 December 2019

Thunderstorms across far northern Australia generated falls, while a westerly flow produced persistent rainfall in western Tasmania. Source: Beef Central Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 11 Dec 2019