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Practical steps to drought-proof your sheep enterprise

Hotter, drier seasons are now the reality for WA woolgrowers — and improving farm resilience is no longer optional. In this article, Bruce Rock woolgrower and Drought Hub Knowledge Broker, Tanya Kilminster, shares practical, research-backed strategies to plan ahead, protect core genetics and secure feed and water before the next long dry hits. Discover the steps that can safeguard your flock, land and bottom line.

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