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Page 1: Dealing with Drought and its Impacts on AU's Farmers

Dealing with Drought and

Its Impacts on AU's

Farmers

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Page 2: Dealing with Drought and its Impacts on AU's Farmers

Australia’s farmers have experienced three reasonable droughts in the years 2002,

2006, and 2008. In areas like WA, where drought is an annual condition, farmers have

taken the necessary steps in preparation for each of them every year, 2012 being the

driest growing season in the past five decades.

The worsening heat Down Under in the month of February has brought about an

increased chance of experiencing drought in Northern and Southern Australia, urging

more farmers to take precautionary actions in dealing with the inevitable event of

drought.

A Dry Spell

The Bureau of Meteorology’s most recent

drought report shows that the amount and

frequency of rainfall have fallen below

average for the greater regions of AU.

February seeing the worst heat has caused

a great decrease in rainfall for the coming

months, despite it being the key month for

the start of the country’s wet season.

Ten years ago, there were almost 1.2 million sheep, and 89, 000 cattle, currently there

are only 200, 700 and 23,000, respectively.

The heat has taken its toll on all aspects of farming, from the crops, to the livestock and

even the farmers. There has been an increase in suicide rates with each drought the

country has experienced—showing a clear sign of how livelihood greatly affects way of

living. As the crops struggle to survive, so do its caretakers and those that depend on

their income.

Dealing with the Heat

While most farmers sufficiently

prepare for the drought by

overstocking their warehouse with

feeds, produce, and water, it is only

for survival—at best.

Providing shelter and cover for crops,

and other farming needs prove to be

an even more useful measure in

reducing the heat’s casualties.

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Sufficient housing and shade can reduce spoiling and wilting of goods—at the same

time, provide a healthy temperature for livestock, cattle and other animals to live in.

More farmers are seeking help from the government to assist them in difficult times like

this, saying they do not get much support from them while their products greatly

contribute to the greater good of Australia.

Sources:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-30/climate-council-cliamte-change-

report-droughts/6359090

http://www.abcsheds.net.au/products/horse-arenas/

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-12/drought-farmer-forum/6292876