Australia: Edible flower farmer forced to buy in water
But Katy — who farms edible flowers and microgreens, alongside cattle and horses on 40ha at Simpsons Creek with her husband Jan — said she had never seen it so dry.
“We’ve had to buy in water twice this summer,” said Katy, adding this was twice 15,000 litres.
“We’ve only had to buy water once before in the 28 years we’ve lived on the property, but we think that was because someone left the tap on. Everyone’s dams are nearly empty. I’ve never seen it this bad. It’s definitely the driest I can recall given the regions’ water levels.”
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