New South Wales · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
37.4mm
Historical
17.8mm
vs Average
210%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
9.8%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Very Dry
State average: 8.6% (Very Dry)
1421
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
The Riverina has received 210% of average rainfall recently (37.4mm vs 17.8mm average), providing welcome relief, though soil moisture remains concerning at 9.8%, slightly above the state's very dry 8.6%. This mixed seasonal picture presents opportunities for wheat and canola establishment but may challenge rice production which requires sustained soil moisture levels. The SA4's composite score of 35 aligns closely with NSW's struggling 33, reflecting broader state-wide agricultural pressures despite the recent rainfall improvement.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Riverina (New South Wales) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 35/100, rated as challenging. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 210% of the historical average (37.4mm actual vs 17.8mm average).
The key commodities in the Riverina region are wheat, canola, rice. Each commodity has its own detailed analysis page with live pricing and forward outlook.
The SA4 composite score is the average of the rainfall score (30-day actual vs historical average) and the soil moisture score (volumetric water content banded from Very Dry to Wet). Soil moisture is currently 9.8% (very dry).
