Water for livestock a concern as South Australia's dry conditions continue
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Water for livestock a concern as South Australia's dry conditions continue

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South Australia's farmers are increasingly worried about water supplies for their livestock, as drought conditions cause dams to dry up across the state. "They tend not to have such large dams that have longer holding capacities … so the deeper the drought gets, those water infrastructure points don't hold up," Mr Tobin said. " "It's a matter of doing the best we can, but … it would be really good to have access to mains water to help us through these types of years." If the package was to be renewed, Mr Tobin said the government should consider increasing the level of support farmers would need to upgrade water infrastructure and other drought responses "I think in any renewed package, the government does need to consider — what is the right amount to help people?"

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West Australian dry spell worsens with record water deficiency declaration in Cascade
4 years, 9 months ago

West Australian dry spell worsens with record water deficiency declaration in Cascade

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The West Australian Government will begin carting emergency water supplies to another dry agriculture region in the state's south-east today after it made its 12th water deficiency declaration in a year. Key points: Cascade near Esperance has been declared water deficient for the first time Water will be carted to the townsite for animal welfare reasons It marks an unprecedented …

Graziers pull dozens of dead kangaroos from dams as drought bites across far west NSW
6 years, 5 months ago

Graziers pull dozens of dead kangaroos from dams as drought bites across far west NSW

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Graziers want more kangaroos to be commercially harvested in a bid to reduce the impact of drought and improve animal and farmer welfare. "There are hundreds, if not thousands of dead kangaroos around," president and Broken Hill grazier Lachlan Gall said. NSW Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair said the changes would "maintain animal welfare standards and economically sustainable kangaroo populations". …

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