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Parts of the Hunter officially in drought
Local farmers prepare for challenges amid dry conditions forecast

The last big dry shaped the start of the decade – now, unfortunately, parts of the Hunter are back in drought.
And with drier-than-average conditions only expected to intensify, local farmers say they’re bracing for a difficult few months ahead.
Parts of the Hunter officially in drought
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