Blackall graziers philosophical to forecast El Nino increase

Sally Gall
Updated July 30 2017 - 11:52am, first published 11:30am
Ups and downs: Rainfall records going back over 100 years detail a very variable rainfall pattern at Lorne, south of Blackall. Pictures: Sally Cripps.
Ups and downs: Rainfall records going back over 100 years detail a very variable rainfall pattern at Lorne, south of Blackall. Pictures: Sally Cripps.

So long as the pace of drought isn’t unrelenting, Blackall’s Martin and Kerry Lloyd believe they have the means to cope with a forecast increase in the number of El Nino events around the world.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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