BIG parts of Queensland's grain growing area has received a major break, copping up to 60mm of desperately needed rain.
While some areas sadly missed out, many farmers have now received the rain they need to take already planted crops through to maturity or to put seed in the the ground.
As the map above shows, good rain also fell in the north, where it is likely to impact on the cane harvest.
The best of the falls were in the Condamine region where 50-60mm, with some places around Dalby getting 30-40mm, and good rain reported at Springsure and also in the Goondiwindi region.
AgForce Grains president Brendan Taylor said there were plenty of stressed farmers on Saturday, hoping the promised rain would arrive.
"This is the game changer we've been waiting on, especially if we can get the follow-up that is indicated," Mr Taylor said.
"It will certainly get plants growing and take crops through to significant maturity."
The even better news is more rain is on its way, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
BOM computer modelling shows (see map above) shows 5-15mm in the south east zone, with 1mm over a much wider area.
It was a traumatic week for farmers, with BOM constantly winding in expectations from a very promising forecast issued last Wednesday (June 10) when widespread 25mm falls were indicated for the south east zone. By Saturday (June 13) those forecasts had slipped to a less impressive promise of 15mm.
It will take up to a week for paddocks to dry out sufficiently for farmers to begin planting following Sunday's rain.
