Green drought like 'trying to live on watermelon' for livestock (opens original article in a new tab)

Green paddocks in New South Wales indicate temporary recovery from drought, but farmers face ongoing challenges as the green grass lacks nutritional value, requiring continued feeding of livestock. The recent rain arrived too late, complicating decisions and worsening drought conditions by August.

• Green paddocks in NSW show temporary recovery but drought persists due to low soil nutrients.
• Farmers face challenges as green grass lacks nutritional value, forcing continued feeding of livestock.
• Recent rain arrived too late, complicating decisions for farmers and worsening drought conditions by August.