Thriving alpaca industry one more victim of Australia's drought

Harvey Gollan with his alpacas

Harvey Gollan with his alpacas Source: SBS

Relief has finally arrived for drought-stricken farmers, with rain in some of the affected parts of eastern Australia. The reprieve over the past week has been welcomed, but many farmers warn it is not enough to turn things around. Farms continue to struggle under the unprecedented conditions, and that includes breeders from the emerging alpaca industry.



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