October 20, 2003

Australian Wheat Production Way Down Under

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Comparison of Rainfall Distribution and Amount for August 2002 and 1994

Wheat areas in Queensland and New South Wales received only 0 to 50 percent of normal precipitation during  August, both in 1994 and 2002.  Rainfall in Western Australia is similar between the two comparison years.  In 2002, South Australia has received significantly more rain.

Cumulative Precipitation During Development as Percent of Long-term Normal Amount

Cumulative Precipitation During Development as Percent of Long-term Normal Amount

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For more information, contact James Crutchfield  (email:  james.crutchfield@usda.gov)
of the Production Estimates and Crop Assessment Division, FAS, at (202) 690-0135.