A record dry spell has caused the worst drought in 100 years in parts of eastern Australia. Farmers with livestock in parts of New South Wales have been some of the most affected as low rainfall and a dry winter have depleted the grass needed to feed livestock.
Farmers are having to buy expensive feed to keep animals alive and the extra costs are putting some livelihoods at risk. The NSW government recently approved an emergency drought relief package of $600m, at least $250m of which will cover low-interest loans to assist eligible farms. Though the package has been welcomed there are concerns among farmers that it’s not enough.
Share your experiences
We’d like to hear from people who’ve been affected by the drought. In what ways is this drought worse than others that have hit the area? How are you and your family and community coping? Are there any long-term solutions that might help the situation? What do you think the government should do?
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