There have been increases in interest rates over the past 12 months which has impacted our family business, as well as many other small business’. We have also just recieved offical notification from the Bureau of Meterology confirming that we are in a drier weather pattern, an El Nino.

Last week, Mr Farmer was in contact with a local stock agent. In the past, would sell our sheep and cattle through local stock agents and markets. We have been advised that for sheep, the price has dropped to one fifth of last years’ prices and they are booked out until November (2 months away).

This is why we have decided to try something different.