After 180 millimetres of rain fell in through Western Queensland, Farmers are now facing a green drought- having green grass for feed but no water in reserve.
John Gardiner, of Bonfield said despite the recent rains, he still feels like he’s gone into another drought. "Here there's four dams that are only a quarter full and one dam that's completely empty," he said.
Recent rain has led to outbreaks of cattle illnesses caused by the combination of wet weather and access to lush green grass after months — or years — of dry pasture and supplements.