Ancient water to drain from farmland without ongoing joint management
Groundwater has been credited with “saving rural communities from collapse” but its potential for future drought-proofing depends on how successfully it’s managed.
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Tag: drought
On fallow ground: conversations about soil, climate change and the future of agriculture
Central West farmers discuss how regenerative agriculture and cultural land management could hold the key to mitigating climate change.
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Betting the farm on Old Man Saltbush
There’s a hint of green in Central West paddocks, but the long dry spell is yet to be broken. That’s why local farmers like Narromine’s Ben Sippel decided long ago not to wait.
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Caves hold the secret to understanding groundwater
Tourists aren’t the only ones keen to get back inside Wellington’s caves once COVID-19 restrictions ease. Researchers have discovered the site may hold the key to understanding groundwater sources.
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Joint land care and better water policy needed to manage drought
Community leaders and farmers agree that water and land management are the key to building resilience in the Central West, where recent rain has not been enough to end the prolonged drought.
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How sweet the sound of rain for the New England’s honey producers
“It’s a good thing you’ve brought the rain with you,” Ray Hull says as he wipes droplets from his glasses and turns on the lights in his shed.
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Climate induced gas build-up forces the closure of Gaden Cave
The lack of groundwater, high overnight temperatures and increased storm activity have led to a dangerous build-up of carbon dioxide in one of Wellington’s heritage-listed caves.
Read MoreNew England’s call for joint drought, water and climate policy
The surface may be greening after recent rain, but the effects of the drought run deep in the NSW New England.
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