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Farmers have been warned they could suffer attack from feral pigs, wild boars, foxes and dingoes that are desperate for food because of the drought
Central Tablelands Local Land Services (CTLLS) in is offering services for farmers in and around the NSW towns of Oberon, Mudgee and Cowra to tackle the predators as spring begins.
Senior biosecurity officer Alistair Gordon-Smith said it's important that farmers start planning their bait before the mating season kicks off.
'It's been a dry, hard winter and feral pigs and wild dogs are looking for food for spring litters of piglets and pups,' he said.
'Newborn calves and lambs are extremely vulnerable to pest predators, so it's timely for landholders to start planning their baiting regime now.'
Charges for the service have also been dropped to assist all farmers with accessing bait-handling certification.
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The UK's cold, wet winter was followed by the driest start to a summer on record
The UK's cold, wet winter was followed by the driest start to a summer on record
Consultancy CEBR said 2018's big freeze and heatwave would end up costing consumers about £7 extra per month.
It follows price warnings from farmers' representatives about peas, lettuces and potatoes.
Wholesale prices of other vegetables have already soared by up to 80% since the start of the year.
But the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) explained that these increases can take up to 18 months to fully have an effect on shoppers.
"So, while the worst of the recent heat may have passed, the cost to consumers looks set to climb," it warned.
The UK saw record temperatures in June, July and August which caused widespread drought and crop failures.
This, along with a "wet, cold and challenging" winter, particularly the cold spell caused by the Beast from the East, has put stress on farming costs and yields, CEBR said.
Comment: Farmers around the world are facing an endless torrent of extreme weather, from brutal cold and record breaking rainfall that delay planting, devastating drought that lead to lower yield, or destructive hail and early frost that completely decimate the crop:
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Australia and South Africa production down, US wheat prices up, German production down.
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The Hunger Stones stories making media rounds this week, but not too much analysis on the subject except the Physics.org article. I found a PDF that goes back 1000 years in the Czech Lands with droughts and my conclusion is a repeat of 1770s type event happening now based on the last 1000 years of drought data and the water levels lower than at any period on the Hunger Stone.
Also August winter warnings in the USA & Canada for multiple feet of snow and 20F below normal temperatures.
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Comment: For more information check out SOTT's latest monthly summary: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - July 2018: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs
To understand how and why these extreme weather events are occurring read Earth Changes and the Human Cosmic Connection by Pierre Lescaudron and Laura Knight-Jadczyk.
Global stocks are expected to hit 273 million tonnes at the start of this years grain marketing season, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates, but the problem is that nearly half of it is in China, and they're not likely to release any onto global markets.
China is well aware of what's around the corner, and in recent years has implemented bullish plans to withstand any potential global food shortages.
It is predicted that by the end of the season, the eight major exporters will be left with just 20% of world stocks - or 26 days' cover - down from one-third a decade ago.
The USDA estimates that China, which consumes 16% of the world's wheat, will hold 46% of its stocks at the beginning of the season, which starts now, and more than half by the end.
Comment: Our planet has now reached the tipping point of crop losses due to the erratic climate, and in turn we're seeing stock hoarding, soaring prices, and food shortages for both people and cattle:
- Central European drought reveals ancient 'hunger stones' in Elbe River
- Australia's worst drought in 116 years is decimating animals and livestock
- Unprecedented drought in the Korea's kills 29 people, millions of livestock and decimates crops
- Erratic seasons and extreme weather devastating crops around the world
- 70% crop losses due to extreme weather in Australia
- "A threat to our livelihood": Record drought grips Germany's breadbasket
- Hail damage to croplands in South Dakota so immense it can be imaged from space
- 10 minute hailstorm of "unprecedented violence" destroys 2,000 hectares of vineyards in Bordeaux
- Italian farmers predict crop shortage because of heavy rains while El Niño causes Peru's grape exports to drop 11%
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On of the so called "hunger stones" exposed by the low level of water in the Elbe river is seen in Decin, Czech Republic, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. The low level of water caused by the recent drought has exposed some stones at the river bed whose appearances in history meant for people to get ready for troubles. They are known as the "hunger stones" and they were chosen in the past to record low water levels.
On of the so called "hunger stones" exposed by the low level of water in the Elbe river is seen in Decin, Czech Republic, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. The low level of water caused by the recent drought has exposed some stones at the river bed whose appearances in history meant for people to get ready for troubles. They are known as the "hunger stones" and they were chosen in the past to record low water levels.
The low water levels in the river that begins in the Czech Republic then crosses Germany into the North Sea has exposed stones on the river bed whose appearances in history used to warn people that hard times were coming.
Over a dozen of the hunger stones, chosen to record low water levels, can now be seen in and near the northern Czech town of Decin near the German border.
The oldest water mark visible dates to 1616. That stone, is considered the oldest hydrological landmark in Central Europe, bears a chiseled inscription in German that says: "When you see me, cry."
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