Farmers battling drought call for low-interest loans 'not a handout'

'Lowest on record': is there rain on the way for drought-affected areas?

South-west Australia faces a relentless drought, but hope remains with potential rainfall. Farmers struggle with dry spell impacts.

Farmers battling drought call for low-interest loans 'not a handout'

As South Australian farmers continue to battle keeping businesses afloat during the ongoing drought, many are calling for interest rate relief for loans so they can feed animals and cover essentials.

Council advocating for drought support in Hindmarsh I Australian Rural & Regional News

Hindmarsh Shire Council is advocating for our community to be added to the list of Council’s Drought Declared. Hindmarsh Shire has recorded significant rainfall deficiency over the past 12 months and soil moisture levels are rapidly declining. There are currently 24 Local Government areas eligible for dry seasons and drought support, and Hindmarsh Shire Council is not one of those included on this list. You can view the list of eligible Local Go…

Drought assistance expanded - Alpine Observer

THE Victorian government will expand its Drought Package and extend it to farmers statewide to help battle with rapidly deteriorating conditions across the state.Premier Jacinta Allan made the announcement on Friday, saying the latest weather data shows the anticipated “autumn break” farmers anxiously awaited has failed to eventuate, with the window for last minute rain to avoid a failed season closing completely.The news follows weeks of lobbyi…

Are we being asked to prepare for a drought while in one?

Future Drought Fund's misalignment in addressing SA farmers' urgent needs during a critical drought raises questions about effective relief.

Drought loan calls continue despite $2m counselling boost - Beef Central

Pressure on the Federal Government to provide interest-free loan, freight subsidies and other direct drought support will continue despite a $2 million boost the Rural Financial Counselling Service announced today...