Widespread Gippsland flooding will affect pastures

Andrew Miller
Updated April 6 2022 - 2:27pm, first published April 5 2022 - 1:00pm
GREAT CONDITIONS: While some of his paddocks are flooded, Bairnsdale sheep producer David Mitchell says the rain will be a boon for pastures.
GREAT CONDITIONS: While some of his paddocks are flooded, Bairnsdale sheep producer David Mitchell says the rain will be a boon for pastures.

Flooded paddocks in east Gippsland will take some time to drain, with one prominent Orbost livestock producer saying it was the start of a long, wet winter.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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