Gullyrakers, worms, bloat and ketosis: region's farmers feel rain pain

Tom Allan out on the fenceline, checking his sheep as the rain pours down. Picture by Sittihixay Ditthavong

For farmers across the ACT region, this most recent rain event has compounded issues which have steadily arisen as the south-east of the country has seen its third La Nina weather pattern in three successive years.

Huge "industrial-sized" slugs are relishing the wet weather and chewing down on the bumper canola crops from Bathurst down to Jugiong, while for farmers managing their stock, ketosis acetomenia is on the rise.