Farmers Seek Aid After Flash Floods Devastate Crops

0:00On this March 12th in Sydney, here's what is making headlines. Primary producers in the sunraja and Murray Valley districts are pushing for financial aid at their flash flooding hit their farms. The heavy rain dumped nearly 150 millimeters in just 36 hours at the start of March, striking Victoria and New South Wales right. During harvest season for almonds, melons, table grapes, dried fruits and wine grapes. This deluge has forced many growers to delay picking their crops with some perishable items likely lost forever. Others might be saved, but at a high cost to the farmers dealing with water-logged fields and damaged access roads. Growers are frustrated by the slow response so far, remembering how disaster relief helped after similar floods in 2011. They say current offers like debt deferrals fall short of covering cleanup and recovery needs, leaving them unsure whether to pump out water or cut losses. In the wine grape sector, stagnant water raises mold risks

1:00with few treatment options this late in the season. Almond producers face extra-drying costs to meet moisture limits, though they believe most crops can still be salvaged despite the way conditions. Local council leaders and members of parliament are urging a quick disaster declaration from the Victorian government to unlock funding. They note the broad ripple effects on suppliers and communities and federal support stands ready if needed. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com