Farmers in southern Australia face a severe historic drought, affecting incomes and livestock.

Farmers in southern Australia are facing a severe historic drought affecting New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. The dry conditions, linked to El Niño and slow-moving high-pressure systems, have forced farmers to sell livestock, abandon crops, and change planting regimes, with impacts on farm incomes expected for years. Farming groups are calling for greater drought awareness and support, highlighting concerns over the mental health of farmers during this crisis.