THE grain harvest is underway across the Swan Hill region as GrainCorp releases its third harvest update.
Victorian receival sites have recorded 41,300 tonnes as of November 4.
“In Victoria, deliveries are largely coming in across the northern Mallee and Swan Hill clusters of sites, with action still to get fully underway across the rest of the state,” the company said in its weekly update.
The Swan Hill cluster sites include Boort, Piangil, Quambatook and Woomelang.
“Canola, barley and wheat receivals are coming in across northern and southern NSW, showing strong quality,” GrainCorp said.
“Chickpea deliveries are expected to increase in the weeks to come.
“GrainCorp encourages growers to stay in regular contact with their local site managers for the latest information regarding operating hours and segregations.”
Across NSW, Queensland and Victoria, 3.3 million tonnes of grain has been delivered.
GrainCorp has also advertised casual positions at the Swan Hill cluster sites during harvest period. Visit www.graincorp.com.au/harvest-workers.
