The Age ·general ·2 hours ago

Multi-billion-dollar hit coming to crop exports as mouse plague hits WA farmers

Western Australian farmers face a $3 billion hit to crop exports due to a worsening mouse plague, which has seen populations exceed 8,000 mice per hectare. Grain Producers Australia has called for urgent action to increase bait potency amid concerns over food reserves. The situation is exacerbated by fertilizer and fuel shortages linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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