The drought west of the divide is stark, but as its grip tightens on the coastal fringe, farmers there are facing some tough decisions.
PHOTO: After fulfilling their dream of owning a farm, Lisa France and Craig Ford found themselves in severe drought. (ABC Port Macquarie: Wiriya Sati)

Key points:
Dairy farms on the coastal fringes are now culling their herds due to drought
A flow-on effect is being felt in the local towns that depend on the farming community for their economy
A price rise across all dairy products at a retail level would help farmers

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