Farmland across the Colac district might look green at first glance but the soil underneath is bone dry, and the green drought is a concern for anyone involved in the local agriculture industry. For farmers, stock agents and business owners, the first half of 2024 has presented the driest autumn and start to winter they have experienced.
BIG DRY: Swan Marsh farmer Chris Smith stands in a drain on his property which would normally be filled with water.
Farmland across the Colac district might look green at first glance but the soil underneath is bone dry, and the green drought is a concern for anyone involved in the local agriculture industry.
For farmers, stock agents and business owners, the first half of 2024 has presented the driest autumn and start to winter they have experienced.
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