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Murraylands Region Drought Survey - 12 Month follow up

Murraylands Region Drought Survey

Local Governments across the Murraylands are keen to continue advocating effectively on behalf of our primary producers.

To help us do this well, we invite you to participate in this 12-month follow-up survey, which builds on the information shared last year. The survey asks questions relating to livestock, crop and hay production and is designed to help track how conditions, impacts and pressures have changed over the past 12 months.
Your responses will assist Councils to better understand the evolving economic and social impacts of the season, as well as the lived experiences of producers across the region.
Murraylands Councils acknowledge that current farming conditions continue to place significant pressure on businesses, with some producers facing reduced incomes now and into the months ahead. We recognise and respect the resilience, determination and ongoing contribution of our farming communities, particularly in the face of prolonged and compounding challenges.
This survey is anonymous and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
1.Please select the Local Government Area(s) you farm in
2.Are you a Livestock Producer?
3.If yes do you run?
4.What is the approximate numbers of Sheep you are currently carrying (all classes)
5.What is the approximate numbers of Cattle you are currently carrying (all classes)
6.Have you decreased your stock numbers in the past 12 months?
7.Are changes in stock numbers due to?
8.There has been price fluctuations in the meat and wool markets over the last 18 months. How would you describe the impact that this has had on your farming business?
9.Approximately how many hectares of crop (grain or legumes) did you sow this season?
10.Approximately what was your total crop yield in tonnes this harvest?
11.How would you describe the impact that this has had on your farming business?
12.Were your crops impacted by frost this season?
13.How would you describe the impact that frost has had on your farming business?
14.Will your harvest income cover the cost of putting the crop in?
15.How many tonnes of hay were cut this season?
16.Were crops cut for hay this year because they were impacted by frost?
17.Have other factors impacted your farm business and/or farming practice this season?
18.Have you noticed banks imposing more stringent requirements due to drought conditions?
19.Have you or your family accessed support services this season?
20.If yes - please select:
21.Have you or members of your family sought off- farm income this season?
22.How would you describe the drought / dry / frost impacts on your local community?
23.What assistance, training, events or initiatives do you think would be useful to you as a farm business navigating the dry seasons?
24.What assistance, events or initiatives do you think would be useful to your Community navigating through dry times?
25.How could your Council best advocate on your behalf? What are top items of concern? Please describe below.
26.Do you have a great idea to improve farming in this region? What are your ideas? Please describe below.
27.Compared with 12 months ago, how would you describe your overall business position?
28.Has your livestock feed situation improved, declined, or remained the same in the last 12 months?
29.If conditions have improved, what has contributed to that improvement?
30.If conditions have worsened, what are the main drivers?
31.How confident are you that your business will financially recover from the past drought period?
32.What timeline do you expect for full recovery?
33.Compared with 12 months ago, how would you describe your personal stress levels?
34.How would you describe the morale of your local community now compared to 12 months ago?
35.What wellbeing impacts are still being felt in your family or community? (tick all that apply)
36.Have you made any long-term changes to make your farm more resilient?
37.If another drought were to occur in the next 2–3 years, how prepared is your business?
38.What support would most help you over the next 12 months?
39.What support would most help your community recover?