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By Cameron Wilson
Monday, 27/10/2008
As midday temperatures peak today in the mid 20's, spare a thought for midlands grain growers who're taking stock of barley and canola crops that have been badly hit by frost.The extent of the frost damage to broad acre cereals and oilseeds is only now emerging, after last Thursday's cold snap.Rural reporter Rosemary Grant says for some farmers this will now be the third years of failed crops."I've talked to one consultant this morning who's travelled from Tunbridge through (Cambell Town) and north as far as Evandale and into the Fingal Valley."Certainly in the low lying areas it's pretty extensive."I spoke to one farmer today who estimated that they've probably lost $1 million worth of crops just in their area."
In this report: Rose Grant, rural reporter
Monday, 27/10/2008
As midday temperatures peak today in the mid 20's, spare a thought for midlands grain growers who're taking stock of barley and canola crops that have been badly hit by frost.The extent of the frost damage to broad acre cereals and oilseeds is only now emerging, after last Thursday's cold snap.Rural reporter Rosemary Grant says for some farmers this will now be the third years of failed crops."I've talked to one consultant this morning who's travelled from Tunbridge through (Cambell Town) and north as far as Evandale and into the Fingal Valley."Certainly in the low lying areas it's pretty extensive."I spoke to one farmer today who estimated that they've probably lost $1 million worth of crops just in their area."
In this report: Rose Grant, rural reporter
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