PM Visits Drought-Hit Farmers
- On Monday, Anthony Albanese, Australia's Prime Minister, traveled to the farming communities of Fischer in South Australia that have been impacted by drought to discuss the ongoing difficulties they face.
- The visit followed reports of severe drought in multiple states, with dry conditions reducing grain plantings and causing farmers to pause sowing amid uncertain rainfall forecasts.
- Farmers like Jono Mudge and Ryan Dennis noted extremely low rain and delayed crop emergence, while ABARES projected national winter grain at 55.6 million tonnes, 13% above the last decade's average.
- Albanese emphasized the reality of climate change, pledged $2 million extra for rural counselling, and highlighted bipartisan efforts required to meet net zero by 2050 amid increasing extreme weather events.
- The visit and funding boost aimed to support farmers and communities under exceptional drought, with the 2025 National Drought Forum planned in South Australia to evaluate drought policies.
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Minister visits local farms to grasp drought reality - The Southern Argus
Local farmers hope last week’s visit from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins brings with it some further support for those impacted by what’s being called a “one in 100-year drought”. Minister Collins...
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