There were some concerns at the end of winter when the weather started to warm and crops which had tremendous growth started to really bloom.
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The risk was although there had been enough rain to keep crops growing through winter, once the season changed lack of subsoil moisture could be a problem.
But excellent and timely falls across the south during September ensured what would prove to be a record breaking winter cereal harvest.
Not to be outdone, livestock producers with fence high pasture presented stock in excellent condition at saleyards.
Prices at ram sales and sheep sales across the south proved a bonanza for breeders as restockers competed fiercely with processors for suitable stock: and breeders competed for the best genetics available to lift flock productivity.
There was no doubting the rush to acquire stock with Merino ewes selling for $360 at Hillston and first-cross ewes making $375 at West Wyalong and $382 at Narrandera.
Here are some of my better photos taken during September.
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