Australian drought has global impact
THE effects of Australia's drought are being felt around the world as a global food shortage is partly blamed on low crop yields. Record grain prices and a downturn in production yesterday prompted the United Nations World Food Program to describe the crisis as a "silent tsunami" that could affect more than 100 million. Australia is among the top five rice exporters in the world, providing the food staple to millions of people.
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