Worry as SA drought smashes low-rainfall records in farming areas

Worry as SA drought smashes low-rainfall records in farming areas

Farmers were able to achieve a good harvest over summer because of sub-soil moisture, but a second year of extremely low rainfall has them fretting despite some good falls over the weekend.

Rural Aid relief bound for Eudunda

With many communities across the Mid North continue to battle drought conditions, Rural Aid is delivering a Farm Recovery Event to Eudunda from from next week. Eudunda, like several areas, is facing some of the toughest conditions in recent memory, with farming families feeling the pressure of dry paddocks and shrinking water supplies, as well as the emotional and mental strain from the uncertainty of the season. However Rural Aid is bringing a …

Drought pushes farmers' mental health to the brink across southern Australia

Rural Aid brings relief to Eudunda farmers - Barossa Leader

As the prolonged and punishing drought continues in South Australia, farming families in the Eudunda region are facing some of the toughest conditions in living memory, reports rural charity, Rural Aid. To support these families, Rural Aid will...

Government gathers drought support - The Guardian

THE Federal Government has promised an extra $2 million to boost the Rural Financial Counselling Service in the face of the drought across southern Australia. However, Member for Mildura Anne Webster is demanding Canberra revive...