NSW farmer set to lead convoy of 120 trucks to help drought-stricken farmers in Qld
A whole lot of hay, hope and a helping hand. Fourth-generation NSW farmer Brendan Farrell has been thinking about his Queensland counterparts, particularly those in the west, where the state's worst-ever drought has hit hundreds.
Farrell is set to lead a convoy of 120 trucks travelling more than 1800km north to deliver over 150 trailers full of hay to drought-stricken farmers in Queensland.
The act of kindness has required donations of all kinds such as trucks, drivers, and hay, as well as catering and accommodation and petrol money.
For each truck there’s an estimated $2000 in fuel needed to complete the journey.
Mr Farrell’s message was to make sure everyone knows that the drought is still happening.
A record 86 percent of Queensland is currently stricken by drought.
The hay will reportedly assist more than 200 drought-affected properties.
Donations can be made to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners via the Rotary Club of Sydney Drought Appeal.
This will be the tenth hay run for the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners led by Brendan Farrell.
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