Transcript & Quotes

Quotes

"When ever there is a story about drought theres always a strong suggestion of complete impotence to its overwhelming force" .(Graham Strong)
"We're trying to ask the questions that will enable us to evolve a culture thats suited to Australia's climate." (Graham Strong)
"Theres been no adaptation as the seasons get dryer and as farmers gain access to new knowledge." (Graham Strong)
"If we can't change the rainfall then should there be questions being asked perhaps about our management?" (Graham Strong)
"obviously you have to change you system of management to adapt to the climate" (Graham Strong)
"We had record heat spell recently, what was the response,…. rush off and buy a cheap ass air conditioner and demand more electricity which comes from a coal fire power station, reinforcing the problem that gave you the heat wave in the first place. For most people that connection never ever occurs to them". ( Steve )
"As energy gets more expensive and the climate becomes more unstable, the sustainable choices become obvious". ( Steve )
"We need to use this dry period to start asking the questions, not just simply call it drought and say it will all be ok when this is over cause there is a good chance that it won't be". (Graham Strong)
"The more I got to know these guys the more I thought of them as artists of the land" ( Andy Ross )