The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has launched a new publication designed to provide a resource supporting the State’s primary producers to become stronger and ready to face future droughts.
Director of Education at DPI’s Tocal College, Darren Bayley said the new publication, Preparing for drought – what the farmers say, was a good resource for farmers to learn from each other and be better prepared for dry times.
“Drought has always been a feature of the Australian landscape of farming,” Mr Bayley said.
“This valuable resource is a testament to the resilience of our farmers to learn from the past and to plan and prepare for future droughts,” he said.
“I want to thank the many people who openly contributed their ideas and experiences providing practical solutions to manage through drought.”
“Producers from a variety of climatic zones and industries have provided results of their own successful planning for flexible and adaptable enterprises,” he said.
Mr Bayley said the guide provided information on a variety of topics including natural resource management, personal and financial preparation, livestock, cropping and water security.
“A range of informative resources and practical tools are provided throughout the guide,” he said.
A printed or e-book version of the guide can be purchased for $20 from the Tocal College website at this PS News link.
