90 percent of Queensland in drought, farmers doing it tough

Fraser Coast, North Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, Somerset and all of Banana were added to the list of shires in drought, leaving a 87.47 per cent of the state officially declared as drought-stricken.

AgForce general president Grant Maudsley said conditions were unlikely to improve in the near future with below average rainfall expected for March combined with hot temperatures.

‘The prolonged and severe drought has taken an enormous financial, environmental and emotional toll on farming families right throughout Queensland,’ he said.

Source: 90 percent of Queensland in drought | Daily Mail Online