North West News
DROUGHT SEES TROUT NUMBERS PLUMMET
Trout farmers are seeing fish numbers diminish before their eyes as a result of the drought.
Today, Nundle Trout farm Arc-en-Ciel’s said harvest was at a record low.
The farm has close to 90-percent less fish than last year.
The business has closed it’s public fishing dam, instead opening a cafe to diversity their income.
Owners say 20-percent less tourists are visiting due to the financial strain on regional areas.
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