Today, the 1st of December marks the first official day of Summer!
While it may not feel like summer just yet in some parts of the Southern Hemisphere, the start of a new planting season is a reminder that warmer weather is on its way, and that there is much to look forward to in the months ahead
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In Australia, summer also marks a crucial time for the agricultural industry. While some are in the full swing of harvesting, others are getting ready to start sowing new crops this season. Farmers are preparing to plant crops like Maize, Sorghum, Brassicas, Lucene (Alfalfa, as it is known outside of Australia), and Canola - which means lots of farmers are going to be busy around the country.
This season also is the start of the El Nino summer. During an El Nino event, warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific lead to changes in wind patterns and rainfall, which has potential impacts on weather patterns and agricultural productivity. In addition to the risk of bushfires, El Nino can also cause droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events in different parts of the world.
We wish our farmers the best of luck during both harvesting and sowing this Summer!
