Drought relief boosted by $55m, with farmers promised 'faster' responses
Additional drought relief funding amounting to $55 million will flow to South Australian communities in desperate need of relief, with the state's premier conceding it has taken too long for "the bureaucracy to respond these applications".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-08/support-to-drought-stricken-sa-farmers-boosted/105149418
ABC News · Drought relief boosted by $55m as premier admits farmers need 'faster' responses
![Heather Cox Richardson Farmers/stocks/Trump plays his fiddle while…4/6/25
After President Donald Trump's tariff announcements on April 2 wiped $5 trillion dollars from the stock market, the Republican Party is scrambling.
Farmers, who were a part of Trump’s base, are “struck and shocked” by the tariffs, the president of the South Dakota Farmers Union told Lauren Scott of CBC News, saying they will have a “devastating effect.” Rob Copeland, Lauren Hirsch, and Maureen Farrell of the New York Times report that Wall Street leaders who backed Trump are now criticizing him publicly, with one calling for someone to stop him. The size of yesterday's peaceful protests around the country, less than 100 days into Trump’s term when he should be enjoying a honeymoon, demonstrated growing fury at the administration’s actions.
Yesterday, in the midst of the economic crisis and as millions of protesters gathered across the country, the White House announced that “[t]he President won his second round matchup of the Senior Club Championship today in Jupiter, FL, and advances to the Championship Round tomorrow.” This afternoon, President Donald J. Trump posted a video of himself hitting a golf ball off a tee, perhaps as a demonstration that he is unconcerned about the chaos in the markets.](https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/297/071/080/858/903/original/971dac1fcf08adf9.jpeg "Heather Cox Richardson Farmers/stocks/Trump plays his fiddle while…4/6/25
After President Donald Trump's tariff announcements on April 2 wiped $5 trillion dollars from the stock market, the Republican Party is scrambling.
Farmers, who were a part of Trump’s base, are “struck and shocked” by the tariffs, the president of the South Dakota Farmers Union told Lauren Scott of CBC News, saying they will have a “devastating effect.” Rob Copeland, Lauren Hirsch, and Maureen Farrell of the New York Times report that Wall Street leaders who backed Trump are now criticizing him publicly, with one calling for someone to stop him. The size of yesterday's peaceful protests around the country, less than 100 days into Trump’s term when he should be enjoying a honeymoon, demonstrated growing fury at the administration’s actions.
Yesterday, in the midst of the economic crisis and as millions of protesters gathered across the country, the White House announced that “[t]he President won his second round matchup of the Senior Club Championship today in Jupiter, FL, and advances to the Championship Round tomorrow.” This afternoon, President Donald J. Trump posted a video of himself hitting a golf ball off a tee, perhaps as a demonstration that he is unconcerned about the chaos in the markets.")
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One man stands near a large piece of machinery connected to several horses, wearing casual clothing including trousers and a hat, seemingly attentively listening as he clasps his hands behind his back. The second man is seated on top of what appears to be horse-drawn seed drills or planting apparatuses, dressed in work attire with a broad-brimmed straw hat for sun protection.
Their interaction hints at social engagement beyond mere labor activity—perhaps a discussion about farming techniques, politics, or personal matters common among individuals sharing their livelihood. The black and white nature of the photograph adds an air of historical context, possibly from early to mid-20th century America, when such manual agricultural practices were prevalent.
The caption "Farmers talking politics" suggests that despite the physical labor involved in farming, there is still time for conversation—implying a shared camaraderie and social interaction among those engaged in agriculture. The setting of California potato fields further situates this image within specific historical and geographical contexts re [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/286/524/456/929/620/original/f8a4a199034a12e6.jpeg "The photograph captures a moment on an agricultural field where two men are engaged in conversation beside horse-drawn farming equipment. The scene is set against the backdrop of plowed land, with rows indicating recent or upcoming planting activity. In the background, gentle hills and sparse vegetation suggest a rural setting.
One man stands near a large piece of machinery connected to several horses, wearing casual clothing including trousers and a hat, seemingly attentively listening as he clasps his hands behind his back. The second man is seated on top of what appears to be horse-drawn seed drills or planting apparatuses, dressed in work attire with a broad-brimmed straw hat for sun protection.
Their interaction hints at social engagement beyond mere labor activity—perhaps a discussion about farming techniques, politics, or personal matters common among individuals sharing their livelihood. The black and white nature of the photograph adds an air of historical context, possibly from early to mid-20th century America, when such manual agricultural practices were prevalent.
The caption \"Farmers talking politics\" suggests that despite the physical labor involved in farming, there is still time for conversation—implying a shared camaraderie and social interaction among those engaged in agriculture. The setting of California potato fields further situates this image within specific historical and geographical contexts re [...]")
) that will buy your lands and farms (at bankruptcy costs)
