The weekend rain was not only a welcome relief to people across the district, but it has come at an ideal time ahead of summer planting according to Moree agronomist Mick Jensen.
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Over the weekend, Moree recorded its highest rainfall event in months, with between 20 millimetres and 65mm falling across the district.
A total of 28.2mm was recorded at Moree Aero on Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, making it the biggest fall since February when 42.2mm was recorded on February 26.
McGregor Gourlay Moree branch manager and agronomist Mick Jensen said the weekend’s rain will help finish off any winter crops that are in the ground.
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“It will improve what’s there but we’re going to need follow-up rain,” he said.
While it might be too little too late to make a huge difference for winter crops, Mr Jensen said the rain has boosted confidence for the summer cropping season, helping marry surface and subsoil moisture ahead of planting.
“People will be able to plant some early sorghum,” he said.
“It’ll join up the moisture to get an early summer crop in the ground.”
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Mr Jensen said the rainfall has come at a good time for those looking to plant summer crops, with growers to start planting in September.
“It’s certainly going to boost a bit of confidence and gives a bit of encouragement going into summer,” he said.
“It’s probably the best rainfall event we’ve had for a while now.”
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, there’s a 40 per cent chance Moree might receive follow-up rain on Friday, however only up to 5mm is expected.
