Drought has gripped the state hard and fast and farmers, rural businesses and the like are grappling with their newfound reality.
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Namoi Valley Independent Journalist Billy Jupp hit the saleyards in Gunnedah this week to establish the severity of the situation.
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He spoke to stock and station agent Sam Plevey from Purtle Plevey Agencies. Mr Plevey is an agent in both Tamworth and Gunnedah and has an understand of how the drought is impacting livestock owners in the region.
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