date:Jul 12, 2013
Dave Lewis, grains account manager with PIRSA, says warmer temperatures through May and June, and good rainfall, meant crops have established well, reports ABC Rural.
I can't recall in the 20 years I've been associated with putting the report out that we've put an estimate out this early, for such a crop to be so well above average, so it's really reflecting quite an outstanding start to the season.
Mr Lewis says the state is on track to plant a 4.4 million hectare crop, which is around the