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23 Dec 2004 | Jobs take off as flood waters rise
Cotton farmers in the north west of New South Wales say their plantings now seem safe for this season, with the drought easing its grip, many dams at much higher capacity, and floodwaters making their way down the Darling River. ...... FULL STORY
17 Dec 2004 | Saturated soil promises healthy summer crops
The big dry has turned into the big wet in what used to be drought-stressed New South Wales. ...... FULL STORY
15 Dec 2004 | Storms a mixed blessing for farmers
Storms across southern Australia over the last week have damaged fruit crops across northern Victoria and ruined many grain crops in Victoria and southern New South Wales close to harvesting. ...... FULL STORY
13 Dec 2004 | Income may replace weather as basis for drought aid
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has proposed changing the criteria that determine drought assistance for farmers. ...... FULL STORY
13 Dec 2004 | Late rain only dampens farmers’ confidence
Confidence in the bush is on the wane. ...... FULL STORY
7 Dec 2004 | Wheat crop tipped to be smaller than expected
Australia's wheat crop may fall even lower than official forecasts. ...... FULL STORY
6 Dec 2004 | Murray River drought the most severe on record
The River Murray is suffering more from the current drought than under any dry spell since record keeping began in 1890. ...... FULL STORY
6 Dec 2004 | Fire season no longer predictable
The NSW Rural Fire Service said that fire seasons were changing, and that brief but heavy rain across NSW in October and November will not save the state from a brief but intensive fire season. ...... FULL STORY
1 Dec 2004 | Rain fell too late for winter crops
Australia's winter crop is below the average achieved over the past five years, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics. ...... FULL STORY
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