Possible El Nino will threaten Australian agriculture

An El Nino effect this year, for which Australia's meteorological office gives odds of 70%, would curb farm output

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  • Climatic indicators
  • Losing La Nina
  • Lower rainfall
  • Fire danger
  • Worse frosts
  • Agricultural earnings will fall
  • Fewer exports
  • Economic growth will slow
  • Inflation spiral
  • Power overload
  • Water shortages

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