Dry paddies predicted for Australian rice growers

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Updated September 21, 2009 11:37:27

Australian rice growers face ongoing hardships, with predictions that it will be a long, hot summer.

Last year, Australia's rice crop was bad and growers face a second year with little or no water, with long-term weather forecasts painting a grim picture.

Presenter: Sarah Clarke
Speakers: Les Gordon from the Ricegrowers Assocation ending that report from Sarah Clarke

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