Some relief could be in sight for farmers. 9News
However, growers need to remain vigilant and it is still too early to say whether the numbers of rodents will explode again in the spring, leading mouse expert and CSIRO researcher Steve Henry said.has cost the state's grain growers more than $1 billion in damage to winter crops, prompting the NSW Government last week to announce a new $100 million support package for landowners.
"How many animals survive through the winter will determine the starting population for breeding in the spring," he said.READ MORE: Farmers, therefore, needed to keep a close eye on their crops throughout the winter months, Mr Henry said.
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