Hot and dry conditions coupled with the remaining feed in paddocks left over from previous good seasons is leaving Queensland in the high risk zone for an extreme bushfire season. Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) Manager of Disaster and Drought, Sheree Finney says with El Nino officially declared, it's important for producers to prepare their property for bushfires now. "Most producers have been lucky enough to experience good seasons over the past two years and as we start to experience warmer temperatures and dry conditions, the risk of bushfires is increasing significantly.

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