Recovery from record drought under way for farming communities in south-west Queensland
AprApril 2021 at 9:25pm
Roma grazier Alanah Ladbrook says the recent rains have renewed hope that the end of the drought is in sight.
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Key points:
Strong cattle prices and soil moisture are boosting farmer confidence
Irrigated cotton growers are set to harvest their first crops in years
Graziers are beginning to rebuild herds, the soil is moist and ready for winter cropping and irrigators are harvesting floodwaters for next summer.
Broader regional economies are also beginning to bounce back from the toll taken by drought.