Boost a farmer's spirits in the drought with a friendly call

John Ellicott
Updated April 15 2019 - 12:01pm, first published February 8 2019 - 12:00pm
People who have a farmer mate or relative on the land are urged to phone up and give their friend a cheer along this Monday in 'Phone-a-Farmer day' to help boost spirits in the drought. Photo by Pernelle Alexander of her husband Robert and Snoop at Bohena, Narrabri.
People who have a farmer mate or relative on the land are urged to phone up and give their friend a cheer along this Monday in 'Phone-a-Farmer day' to help boost spirits in the drought. Photo by Pernelle Alexander of her husband Robert and Snoop at Bohena, Narrabri.

It might be a new year, but the drought drags on for farmers, faced with the daily grind of feeding stock and worrying when there’ll be a seasonal break.

John Ellicott

John Ellicott

senior journalist

journalist and author

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