In the early 1980s, a massive drought known as the "Great Dry" swept through eastern Australia. Massy's traditional farming practices had allowed his sheep to intensely graze the landscape, stripping ...
"It’s about living with the seasons and the land while creating a space that works for everyone." Welcome to How They Pulled It Off, where we take a close look at one particularly challenging aspect ...
Years ago, author Paula Whyman left her DC-area home in search of a rural spot, hoping to get back to nature. What she found was 200 acres of old farmland ...
By August 1902, heavy sheep and cattle losses were reported from Queensland ... Even then, the May rain was too late for strong pasture growth because of cold weather. The drought lasted until July in ...