Agricultural
29 September, 2022
Oakey Show Society Dryland Winter Crop Competition
Following a very successful winter crop competition in 2021, Oakey Show Society President Mrs Judy Byers said she is excited to announce that the Dryland Winter Crop Competition will be held again in 2022.
Despite numerous rainfall events across the district throughout the year resulting in many wet paddocks not allowing for winter crops to be planted, the majority of the cereal and legume crops are rapidly developing with the full moisture profiles.
Competition Co-ordinator Graham Cooke advises that current conditions combined with the outlook for more spring rain due throughout September and October will ensure potentially above average yields.
Mr Cooke said good returns are forecast due to the current buoyant prices.
“The moist weather has led to leaf disease issues with control measures currently being assessed and implemented where necessary,” he said.
The Oakey Show Society now invites district growers to nominate their respective crops in the annual competition.
He said the competition allows growers to demonstrate the economic value of these crops to the community, the benefits of contemporary farming practices, along with the natural fertility and productivity of the local farming district.
Nominations for the Oakey Show Society dryland winter crop competition for prime hard and durum wheat, barley and chickpeas are now being accepted and will close on Monday 10th October.
For further information, contact Graham Cooke on phone 0429 328 681 or via email at homewardvale1@activ8.net.au
