South Australia · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
74.8mm
Historical
10mm
vs Average
300%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
11.6%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Dry
State average: 13.1% (Dry)
23
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North has received exceptional rainfall at 300% of average (74.8mm vs 10mm), significantly above SA's state average, though soil moisture remains moderate at 11.6%. This wet period benefits wheat and barley establishment but creates potential waterlogging risks for crop quality and may complicate vineyard management for wine grapes, particularly during critical growing phases. The sub-region's composite score of 40 trails the state average of 47, suggesting localised challenges despite favourable seasonal conditions, with minimal fire risk given recent rainfall and low state-wide detection levels.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North (South Australia) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 40/100, rated as mixed. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 300% of the historical average (74.8mm actual vs 10mm average).
The key commodities in the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region are wheat, barley, wine grapes. 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 11.6% (dry).
