A sheep and cattle farmer from the New South Wales Hunter Valley says conditions in the region have not been as dry as they currently are in almost 40 years.
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| Large parts of NSW are in desperate need of rain. |
The observation came as farmers were urged to plan for the warmer months in a bid to mitigate the effects of the harsh conditions.
Ian MacCallum has worked the land around Moonan Flat in the Upper Hunter for 60 years.
"For the cattle industry, it is particularly bad because our cows have just calved, and we've got young calves on the ground which are this coming year's income.
Read the ABC News story - “NSW farmers urged to plan for dry season as lack of rain increases pressure on landholders.”
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