South Australia Wheat Crop Estimate Raised

South Australia's winter wheat crop production has been revised up 13% by the state's Department of Primary Industries and Resources.

Wheat production this year is now estimated at 3.26 million tons, up 13% from its July estimate and up 39% on last year, according to the report.

July rainfall was good and August rainfall has been "average" says the report, warning though that timely spring rains are still needed to see the crop reach its full potential.

South Australia typically produces around 15% of total Australian wheat output. Western Australia is the largest yielding state accounting for around 40-45% of the country's total production.