Occurrence
Drought is a fact of life when farming in Australia. The analysis of rainfall records indicates that we frequently have periods of dry followed by periods of wet. While we cannot determine the incidence or severity of drought, we can determine how we prepare for and manage it.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to identify and implement a farming system for each business that will result in the drought becoming a "profit centre" for the business, and not a "cost centre". The exact strategy will vary from farm to farm.
Farmers who produce a profit in drought are often able to advance their business during a drought, while others are standing still or slipping behind.
Government Assistance
Several forms of Government assistance are usually available during a drought, including:
- Income support
- Interest subsidies
- Grants
During drought we assist our clients to access the various forms of assistance available.