Supporting Australian Farmers Through Drought

Farmers Across Borders was founded on a simple idea: when farmers are doing it tough, we step in and help.

We provide practical drought support by organising donated hay and delivering feed directly to farming families affected by drought and natural disasters.

If you’d like to be part of that support, you can Donate to Farmers Across Borders, Sponsor a Hay Run, or Apply for Feed Assistance today.

How Farmers Across Borders Began

Farmers Across Borders started in 2014 in Esperance, Western Australia.

After a strong local season, two WA farmers, Sam Starcevich and Anne Bell, decided to help drought-affected farmers in New South Wales. Working with local growers and the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners, they organised 16 road trains of donated hay to Bourke and Lightning Ridge.

What began as one hay run quickly became a long-term commitment to supporting farmers across state borders.

Hay Runs Delivering Livestock Feed Across Australia

Since 2014, Farmers Across Borders has delivered more than 15,000 bales of hay and livestock feed to farms in:

Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland.

Every delivery is coordinated by volunteers, farmers, truck drivers and community members, working together to provide direct, practical support.

You can help keep the trucks moving by choosing to Sponsor a Hay Run or Make a Donation.

Why Our Work Matters

When drought hits, livestock still need to be fed. Without support, farming families face impossible choices.

Our hay runs help keep farmers on the land, protect animal welfare, and strengthen rural communities during tough seasons.

Because when farmers struggle, it affects the whole country.

If you believe in backing Australian farmers, you can Donate, Sponsor a Run, or Get in Touch to see how
you can help.