Crops Wither Down Under
There's a bit of momentum developing with this El Nino threatening crops in Eastern Australia story.
The problem lies in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia states which account for around 70% of the nation's wheat crop.
Queensland seems to be the worst affected state with stories here of some crops already being abandoned, and others turned over to stock.
Unfortunately for the Aussies, still smarting over their Ashes defeat, a hot and dry spring also lies in store.
See:
Farmers watch crops wither
Hot dry spring ahead, says weather bureau
Despair as drought cripples 'Australia's Mississippi'
The problem lies in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia states which account for around 70% of the nation's wheat crop.
Queensland seems to be the worst affected state with stories here of some crops already being abandoned, and others turned over to stock.
Unfortunately for the Aussies, still smarting over their Ashes defeat, a hot and dry spring also lies in store.
See:
Farmers watch crops wither
Hot dry spring ahead, says weather bureau
Despair as drought cripples 'Australia's Mississippi'