It looks as though the spring rains are going to be light, so I’m making plans to tighten my belt and sell more of my stock if I have to.
Farmers in many areas are still experiencing worse conditions than where I live.
If the drought doesn’t break before Christmas there will be a social catastrophe across regional Australia.
Regional Australians, particularly farmers, are on the front line of the impacts of climate change.
On Monday I travelled to Canberra to launch a new vision for regional Australia.
A vision based on moving beyond extractivism to rejuvenate and revitalise our farms, our ecosystems and our communities.
It will reinvigorate the small communities where they live.
Our prime agricultural land is already grappling with the harsh realities of a changing climate.
The Rural Futures Report is the product of extensive discussions with experts, farmers and rural Australians.
It is time for politicians to face reality and stand up for the future of rural Australia.