21 February, 2018

Drought forcing Queensland graziers to sell off cattle.

Water is a crucial issue in Queensland right now where graziers are having to sell off thousands of head of cattle as they stare down their sixth year of drought.
Six years of unrelenting drought is putting
pressure on Queensland farmers.
As parched conditions drag on in more than 30 Queensland shires food and water are dwindling for stock.

Graziers in the west are being forced to spend big money on adjustment to keep their animals alive or to simply sell.


Listen to the Radio National Breakfast interview by Hamish Macdonald - “Drought forcing Queensland graziers to sell off cattle.

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