Receivals across the Viterra network increased last week with growers delivering 730,000 tonnes, taking total deliveries for the 2024/25 harvest to 1.8 million tonnes.
Wheat made up two thirds of the delivered tonnes and four more Viterra sites welcomed their first 2024/25 harvest deliveries, including Kapinnie, Saddleworth, Keith and Wolseley.
Viterra Eastern region operations manager, Andrew Cannon said volumes were continuing to build at sites across the region.
“Tonnes delivered to the Eastern region doubled week on week, and we received the first deliveries for the season at our Keith and Wolseley sites as more south east growers started on their harvest,” Andrew said.
“It was exciting to receive the first delivery at Wolseley, with the load of canola the first delivery through the site’s new 50 metre weighbridge.
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“The new weighbridge is the largest in place across our network, and forms part of our ongoing $35 million upgrade at the site to accommodate larger trucks and improve grower experience and site efficiencies.
“With the weighbridge in action ready for growers’ deliveries, the next stages of the project will include upgrades to the classification offices, roads and bunkers.”
Viterra Western region operations manager, Nick Pratt said sites across the Western region operated with extended hours last week, resulting in a big week of deliveries.
“It was a great effort by all, with growers and carriers working hard to harvest and deliver before the weather, while our employees ensured deliveries moved through our sites safely and efficiently,” Nick said.
“We were particularly busy on the lower Eyre Peninsula, with growers at the height of their harvest.
“Cummins again received the most tonnes for the week, followed by Port Lincoln, Rudall and Tumby Bay.”
Disclaimer
* This data is subject to variation due to individual site operations and the timing of reports.
** The total 2024/25 data includes grain received into Viterra’s storage and handling network since 10 October 2024.