This week’s pasture spore counts – Week ending 7th May 2021
Regional average spore counts have dropped back to low levels, and hotspots have reduced, the highest being 65,000 at Ocean Beach. The dry conditions and cooler overnight temperatures have slowed up spore growth significantly. Known hotspots still pose some risk to grazing stock, especially as stock are now grazing to low residuals.
Trend graph of 2021 Regional Average Spore Counts compared with last year’s data.
