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Outback graziers left scratching their heads as rain fails to boost grass growth
The western Queensland cattle industry is looking for answers after widespread and non-damaging rain this wet season has failed to grow grass in large parts of the area.
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A horror run of seasons has plagued the region, with years of drought followed by floods in 2019 that killed 500,000 head of livestock.
While the rain this year has been patchy, and some areas have missed out, the general trends have been the closest to a “normal” wet season in years.
Flinders Shire mayor and grazier Jane McNamara said on large parts of her property, south of Hughenden, the greenery did not follow the rain.
“The…
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