Conflict fuels shortage fears

The Fassifern region is home to many generational farming families. (Lara Hart; 539335_01)
Lara Hart

Kalbar hay producer Trevor Dieckmann said the uncertainty surrounding diesel supplies was beginning to weigh heavily on local farmers and ‘for the first time ever’ he was told the date and time of his fuel delivery was uncertain. Like most farmers, Trevor relies on diesel powered machinery to cut, bale and transport hay. “This was […]

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