Drought-proofing still lacking

Sally Gall
July 1 2016 - 6:00am
Emergency drought-relief measures, such as this by the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners to Queensland's central west in April, could be a thing of the past with careful planning.
Emergency drought-relief measures, such as this by the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners to Queensland's central west in April, could be a thing of the past with careful planning.

“One of the greatest post-drought problems will be that of restocking their properties with cattle and sheep. Losses have been so heavy that numbers of existing stock will be most seriously depleted...and the task will take years to complete.”

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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