Dear politicians, get your heads out of the coal pit and into the real world

As a third-generation farmer from Harden in New South Wales, I’ve weathered climate extremes my whole life. It’s simply part of doing business in one of the most variable climates in the world.

‘This is not a “hard done by farmer” narrative. We’re tough
and we manage our resources carefully, making decisions based
upon the best available evidence’.

The truth is, Australian farmers are good at what they do, and we know when things are changing.

Read the opinion piece from The Guardian by Peter Holding - “Dear politicians, get your heads out of the coal pit and into the real world.”