Gatton fodder suppliers under pressure from feed demand

Sally Gall
Updated September 6 2018 - 10:02pm, first published 10:00pm
Running on empty: Mick and Therese Cottone, Valley Hay Supplies, are loading B doubles with hay as soon as it's delivered to their sheds in the face of unprecedented demand. Pictures: Sally Cripps.
Running on empty: Mick and Therese Cottone, Valley Hay Supplies, are loading B doubles with hay as soon as it's delivered to their sheds in the face of unprecedented demand. Pictures: Sally Cripps.

The extended drought is putting pressure on the country’s stock feed suppliers, including those in the Lockyer Valley, who are struggling to keep up with demand.

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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