August 2018 :: Market Updates
Operation Drought Relief
Providing drought relief to farmers and their families.
Most would be aware of the devastating drought affecting large areas of Australia currently. Many organisations are raising funds to assist drought stricken farmers and their families. Rutherfords Real Estate have committed in excess of $5000 to support RRT (Rapid Relief Team) in their efforts to bring some relief to those most in need. To date RRT’s offer of support has been
Hay for Livestock
- RRT have committed to 20 Road Trains of Hay from Western Australia
- Approximately 1000 tonnes totalling 2000 bales
- Feeds 1,000 cows or 20,000 sheep for 20 weeks
- Value of donation $500,000.00
- Arriving Condobolin NSW Friday 17th August
- This convoy of hay will be donated by RRT to drought-stricken farmers in:
- Condobolin
- Tullamore
- Tottenham
- Nymagee
- Lake Cargelligo
- Community RRT BBQ / Fundraiser on arrival
Food For Farmers Families
- RRT is working with IGA and Foodworks
- RRT has committed to $130,000 of food coupons
- We will supply food vouchers of $100 per family / per week for 100 families for the next 13 weeks
Camden Dairy Farmer Operation
- RRT is committed to donating 1 x B Double load totalling 64 Bales.
- Amount donated = $18,500.00
- The recipients are drought stricken dairy farmers in the Picton / Camden area
- Delivery Saturday 11th August 10:00am
- Community RRT BBQ / Fundraiser on arrival
