South Australia · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
22.6mm
Historical
10mm
vs Average
226%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
20.7%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Adequate
State average: 13.4% (Dry)
28
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
South Australia - South East has received 226% of average rainfall (22.6mm vs 10mm average), resulting in above-average soil moisture at 20.7% compared to the state average of 13.4%. These favourable seasonal conditions support dairy production and wine grape development, though excessive moisture may present disease pressure risks for viticulture operations. The sub-region's composite score of 58 outperforms the broader South Australian average of 49, reflecting the benefits of improved seasonal conditions for the dominant agricultural enterprises.
SA4-specific AI summary · 13/04/2026
South Australia - South East (South Australia) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 58/100, 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 226% of the historical average (22.6mm actual vs 10mm average).
The key commodities in the South Australia - South East region are dairy, wine grapes, forestry. 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 20.7% (adequate).
