Understand
Yorke Peninsula is rich in agriculture and marine resources and has a healthy fishing industry supporting recreational fishing, crayfish, crab and oyster businesses. Extractive industries also exist in the region including limestone, dolomite, gypsum and sand. High quality salt is harvested at Price by Cheetham Salt (http://www.cheethamsalt.c...), this is the only remaining food grade salt producer in Southern Australia.
Yorke Peninsula experiences a mild maritime climate. Minimum winter temperatures average around 4°C and the maximum can reach 40°C during summer. Average annual rainfall is around 350 mm/annum near the coastal areas. The wettest months are from May to September. Winds can be quite strong along the coast, especially around the southern limits and offshore islands. Strong offshore winds can create hazardous maritime conditions, particularly during winter and sometimes in spring.
Agriculture is big business on Yorke Peninsula, with harvest commencing in November and throughout the summer months. Viterra operates grain receiving depots at Bute, Wallaroo, Maitland, Ardrossan, and Port Giles. Ports for exporting grain are located at Wallaroo, Ardrossan and Port Giles.
