Australia
September, 2008
Source:
Australian Oilseeds
Federation (AOF)
Canola 2008/09
 The
canola crop estimates have been maintained at around 1.6 million
tonnes, despite crop reductions in the eastern states.
Favourable spring conditions are required to realise the
potential, with some upside possible if conditions are good.
There is still a wide variation in crops across NSW. Two
good rainfall events in the northern and central regions of NSW
have maintained the crop potential in these areas and has also
helped to stabilise yield. However, variable rainfall in the
south and western regions may have supported crop potential in
general but some areas are now marginal and crops are failing
due to increasing moisture stress. Good general rain across all
growing areas is required in the next 10 – 14 days to stabilise
crops in the western part of State and could also boost crop
potential in the eastern areas. However, variable or minimal
rain could also result in significant downsizing of crop area
and yields. There has been wide spread spraying for aphids in
all areas.
Despite minimal soil moisture, crops in Victoria,
particularly in the Wimmera, Mallee and North-East/ Central
areas, are still performing well and are showing good potential
to meet crop forecast estimates. The Western District is
exhibiting very good crop conditions and forecast yields are in
the order of 1.9 tonne per hectare. Again continuing good
rainfall is required across all areas of the State throughout
September.
The cold weather during August in South Australia slowed
crop development down somewhat, but the outlook is still good.
Monthly average rainfall across most areas of the State has
maintained crop potential and crops in all growing areas are
continuing to perform well. If average rainfall and weather
conditions continue in September, crop forecast should be
attained.
Rainfall across the majority of the growing area in Western
Australia has continued to support crop production and
performance. Crop yields have been increased slightly across the
State. Good rainfall in September will set yields in well
performing crops and will support continuing crop development
and also boost yields in marginal areas where crops have
struggled. As per the eastern states, continuing good rainfall
is the key to achieving yield forecast in all areas of the
State.
Virtual Canola Crop Website:
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