From abc.net.au

'Horrendously expensive' interstate shipping denies farmers lifeline

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South Australian farmers struggling with drought need livestock feed, but Australian shipping laws make it unaffordable for Australian sea freight to reach them.

#droughts #sheepfarming #joannaprendergast #marinetransportindustry

11h ago

From abc.net.au

Shearers struggle for work as wool production hits century-low

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Australian wool production is forecast to reach its lowest level since the early 1900s, forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely.

#wool #sheep #droughts #australia #elsieadamo #selinagreen #woolgrowing #labourmarket #sheepfarming

13h ago