Hot weather and heat extremes

Manage the challenges and impacts of hot weather, heat extremes and heatwaves, including heat stress, using the resources below.

During prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important to be aware of heat stress and the effect it can have on cattle, sheep and pigs.

The temperature–humidity index (THI) estimates the sensation of thermal (dis)comfort and is widely used to assess the impact of heat stress on dairy cows.

When temperatures become warm enough for you to start sweating, calves will also sweat.

Find out how to identify heat stress in pigs and what you can do to minimise the risk for both indoor and outdoor herds.

Learn how to manage the impact of dry weather and agricultural drought.

Make the most of your farm's potential with the latest regional grass growth and quality data and analysis, updates and resources.

From grain store preparation to final dispatch, our guidance will help minimise loss of premiums, through claims and rejections.

Access information on market prices, Harvest Results, straw, good sampling practice, grain storage and grain marketing.