Delivering support to Queensland farmers amid devastating floods

Delivering support to Queensland farmers amid devastating floods

Towns and homesteads across south-west Queensland are facing weeks of isolation as residents wait for floodwaters to recede. While rain is set to ease in coming days, major flooding is expected to continue for several weeks in the state's west. SBS speaks with John Warlters from Rural Aid about the difficulties in reaching Queensland farmers who still have livestock stuck in floodwaters.

Rural Aid delivers urgent lifeline to farmers amidst devasting floods I Australian Rural & Regional News

Photo: Helen Commens Queensland is currently grappling with severe flooding, with record-breaking rainfall inundating large parts of the state. Major flood warnings have been issued for multiple rivers, including the Thomson, Barcoo, Bulloo, Paroo, and Warrego, as water levels continue to rise. Vast areas of western and central Queensland have been submerged, with floodwaters surpassing levels seen during previous major flood events. The devasta…

The Undersecretary and current Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernández, visited VLN Radio’s studies on Thursday as part of her tour of the Maule region. In the interview, Fernández commented on some challenges and advances that have been achieved, following the winter floods of 2023 in the territory. The Minister(s) mentioned that an early rehabilitation of irrigation channels has been attempted. In addition, she announced the progress…

Queensland floods hit farms, prompt calls for support

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) is closely monitoring ongoing flooding across parts of Queensland, voicing deep concern for farmers, graziers, and rural communities affected by the natural disaster. Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding, causing significant disruptions to farming…