Breeding stock shortage: Farmers call for grain subsidy to keep breeders in drought

Madeline Link
March 14 2019 - 6:00pm
SLIM-PICKINGS: Tamworth sheep farmer Russell Webb wants to see the government implement a grain subsidy to save breeding stock. Photo: Peter Hardin
SLIM-PICKINGS: Tamworth sheep farmer Russell Webb wants to see the government implement a grain subsidy to save breeding stock. Photo: Peter Hardin

FARMERS have packed up and sold out their prime breeding stock as the drought wears on.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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