“Unicare Health is very pleased to be supporting the Rapid Relief Team and their #OperationDroughtRelief. A convoy of 23 road trains of hay left Western Australia early this morning in an effort to help Aussie farmers battle through the worst drought on record.”
Read : WA hay convoy heads to drought-stricken NSW
Aussie farmers in NSW are currently suffering the worst drought in 18 years. As the drought wears on, farmers are facing spiralling costs of stock feed and transport, with many in dire straits due to prolonged harsh and dry weather conditions.
Our farmers are crippling under the strain. Creeks and dams have dried out, and pastures turned to rubble. Many farmers have had to significantly de-stock and watch ewes abandon lambs. Sheep and cattle farmers have suffered huge losses and forced to abandon their crops and cut their cattle. In many parts of NSW, farmers are faced with rotting carcasses from dead sheep and cattle left on their land.
Fitting in with our ‘u n i care’ values, Unicare Health has contributed to RRT’s initiative to assist the drought stricken farmers in NSW through #OperationDroughtRelief. A convoy of 23 road trains of hay left Western Australia early this morning in an effort to help drought affected Aussie farmers feed their starving stock.
The 1200 tonnes of hay, totalling 2300 bales, will be enough to feed 1000 cows or 20,000 sheep for 23 weeks.
Your donation an help Aussie farmers!
Right now, Aussie farmers in NSW are battling through the worst drought on record. Drought conditions are causing severe hardship to farms across the country. To help affected Aussie farmers, the Rapid Relief Team is seeking donations for #OperationDroughtRelief
Funds raised from this initiative will be used as follows:
Hay For Livestock
• RRT have committed to 20 Road Trains of Hay from Western Australia
• Approximately 1000 tonnes totaling 2000 bales
• Feeds 1,000 cows or 20,000 sheep for 20 week
• Value of donation $500,000.00
• Arriving Condobolin NSW Friday 17th August
• This convoy of hay will be donated by RRT to drought-stricken farmers in:
• Condobolin
• Tullamore
• Tottenham
• Nymagee
• Lake Cargelligo
• Community RRT BBQ / Fundraiser on arrival
Food For Farmers Families
• RRT is working with IGA and Foodworks
• RRT has committed to $130,000 of food coupons
• RRT will supply food vouchers of $100 per family / per week for 100 families for the next 13 weeks
Camden Dairy Farmer Operation
• RRT is committed to donating 1 x B Double Load totaling 64 Bales
• Amount donated = $18,500.00
• The recipients are drought stricken dairy farmers in the Picton / Camden area
• Delivery Saturday 11th August 10:00am
• Community RRT BBQ / Fundraiser on arrival
To support the Rapid Relief Team and #OperationDroughtRelief, please click here.
Posted on 13 August 2018