Clare-based agronomist Allan Mayfield said there had been a break in the district, with paddocks greening up.

Dr Mayfield urged growers not to rush into seeding, but to ensure a good weed kill on any infested paddocks.

"In terms of seeding, there's been a bit of canola go in over the last week, and it's going in under good sub-soil moisture conditions," he said.

"A few will start getting into wheat and beans very soon."

Dr Mayfield said while there had been relatively small numbers of mice holes, there was enough to cause concern and some baiting had occurred.

"One of main questions is whether locusts are going to come in, because you do see the odd one flying around but I hope and expect they won't be an issue in this area," he said.

Dr Mayfield said the biggest issue at moment was cash flow, particularly with a number of farmers having grain to still to sell from last year's harvest.

"I'm not expecting a wild swing away from barley but they will certainly be less barley planted and more wheat and bit more canola," he said.

"I expect oaten hay will be down, due to the prices, and some people who haven't had lentils for years are trying them again."

* Full report in Stock Journal, May 6 issue.