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Rains bring hope to cotton growers

11 Jan '10
3 min read

Upper Namoi
Cotton farmers are reporting rainfall of up to 140mm in some areas. Farmers have been able to access some of their supplementary water licence, with onfarm water storages filling. There has been only a small rise in Keepit Dam's water level.

Macquarie
The Macquarie also received storms upwards of 100mm in parts and about 48 hours of supplementary pumping from the river, with the crop now expected to be secure for the growing season. Unfortunately, only a small 2% rise in Burrandong Dam.

The Cotton Australia

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