Weekly harvest report
Week ending Sunday 25 November 2018 report
| 19 November – 25 November 2018 | Total 2018/19 harvest** | |
|---|---|---|
| Viterra total receivals* | 272,966 tonnes | 1,625,647 tonnes |
| Western region receivals | 145,714 tonnes | 702,596 tonnes |
| Central region receivals | 84,382 tonnes | 803,370 tonne |
| Eastern region receivals*** | 42,870 tonnes | 119,681 tonnes |
The rainfall and cool conditions last week meant that receivals reduced significantly with 270,000 tonnes received into the Viterra network. Nearly 150,000 tonnes were delivered to sites on Monday, with 120,000 tonnes received for the remainder of the week.
Receivals for the 2018/19 harvest are now 1.6 million tonnes.
The Western region received 145,000 tonnes into its sites.
Barley and canola are still the dominant commodities being received. The cooler weather caused an increase in pulse deliveries and wheat is also starting to be delivered.
Activity in the Central region slowed last week with 84,000 tonnes received. The majority of deliveries were into sites Port Giles, Ardrossan, Bowmans, Wallaroo and Snowtown.
The Eastern region received nearly 43,000 tonnes for the week. Most deliveries were barley and canola.
Frances and Tintinara sites both received their first loads for the season.
Disclaimer
* This data is subject to variation due to individual site operations and the timing of reports.
** The total 2018/19 data includes grain received into Viterra’s storage and handling network since 8 October 2018.
*** Eastern region data includes Inner Harbour and Victorian sites.
