Tag Archive for: drought

Remembering our Farmers this Christmas

By: Matt McCudden

This is about more than a scorched and dusty, dry land – though bone dry it certainly is. This goes deeper than just praying for rain, yet the desperation for soaking precipitation is all-consuming.
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Would You Pay Ten Cents A Litre More For Milk To Help Dairy Farmers?

By: Anne Rinaudo

The dairy industry has hit crisis point as a result of soaring operational costs, crippling drought and ongoing challenges to achieve fair milk prices. The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) have started a change.org petition for a ten cents a litre Drought Levy on milk. Read more

Rusty and Dianne Lawson: Salvos Ministering To Drought Stricken Farmers

By: Anne Rinaudo

The Salvation Army are in drought-affected areas conducting regular visits to farmers and rural communities and helping them in any way they can by distributing food hampers, helping with bill payments and other financial expenses, assisting with farm and household jobs, and providing emotional and practical support. Read more

Faith Shines Through in Dry Times: Christian Farmers Take a Hopeful Outlook

By: Katrina Roe

While Aussie farmers are struggling under the drought, it seems many Christian farmers are finding comfort in their faith. Read more