Western Australia's receival numbers are on the rise despite widespread harvest bans

Published 2024년 11월 5일

Tridge summary

In spite of vehicle movement bans and total fire bans in many regions, CBH Group has seen a significant increase in harvest receivals, with over 1.5 million additional tonnes taken on Monday, bringing the cumulative 2024/25 season total to 2,120,600 tonnes. Most sites are now receiving grain, with growers taking advantage of favorable harvesting conditions. CBH will continue to provide updates on sites and service availability through the CDF app. The main commodities received were barley and canola in the Albany and Esperance zones, while Geraldton also received lupins and large quantities of wheat. Not all sites in the Kwinana North and South zones are open due to the bans, but volumes are starting to increase.

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Original content

Despite vehicle movement bans and total fire bans being enforced across much of the State's graingrowing regions late last week, CBH Group has reported a significant increase in harvest receivals. CBH advised from the start of Monday morning, it had received more than 1.5 million additional tonnes, taking the cumulative 2024/25 season total to 2,120,600t. CBH chief operations officer Mick Daw said most sites that would be opening this year were now receiving grain, as growers make the most of good harvesting conditions. "As expected, harvest progressed much quicker last week, although some areas were delayed on Friday November 1, with extreme heat and winds causing harvest bans," Mr Daw said. "The Esperance zone also experienced delays due to rainfall over the weekend. "We will continue to keep growers updated on sites and service availability, including temporary closures due to weather, using the CDF app during harvest. "Growers and transporters should ensure they have ...

Source: Farmweekly