Despite the threat of reduced allocations hanging over Griffith, farmer confidence is high, with the 47mm of rain recorded in August, the best since 2003.

And on the very first day of spring, farmers are increasingly optimistic about the outlook, with winter rainfall and firm commodity prices fuelling sentiment, according to an upbeat NSW Farmers Association Griffith branch chairman Peter Flanagan.

"This season is so far in front of the last four or five, it's incredible," he said.

"All indicators are pointing to favourable conditions. It looks like we may get another major change coming our way in the next few days, which will be excellent."

Mr Flanagan said farmers currently had plenty of reasons to smile.

"Grain prices have risen considerably, lamb prices have gone through the roof and the cattle market has picked up too," he said.

"All in all, everything is good for broadacre farmers.

"The things we do have to worry about now are the rust that is showing up in the district. Farmers need to be taking preventative measures now.

"Then there is the threat of locusts appearing and, once again, we ask that everyone remain vigilant and check for new hatchings and notify the authorities."

According to weather forecasts, the average maximum temperature for winter was 14.6 degrees, compared to the long-term average of 15.5 degrees.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature for winter was 4.4 degrees, compared to the long-term average of 3.9.

The highest maximum temperature was recorded on June 20 at 20.3 degrees and the lowest of -0.9 degrees was on July 20 and August 17.

CSIRO Griffith senior technical officer and Barellan farmer David Smith said the outlook for spring was for average rainfall.

“There should be slightly higher than average temperatures, but overall it’s pretty positive,” he said.

“Crops are looking very good at the moment.