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‘Goldilocks’ season hailed by Riverina farmers as timing of rain helps deliver bumper crop
Farmers in southern New South Wales are celebrating what many are describing their “Goldilocks season” after receiving just the right amount of rain at the right time to produce a bumper crop.
Key points:
- Farmers in the NSW Riverina say this season has been their best in 40 years
- A big crop and high commodity prices will boost the local economy
- Good moisture in the soil means farmers are assured of a good start to next season as well
With good sub-soil moisture, they are set up for next season as well and are hoping the good times continue.
Riverina farmers dodged the wet harvest many faced further north, instead enjoying the benefits of timely rain and strong prices.
“It was definitely our best season ever,” Riverine Farmers group executive…
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