# Devastating impacts to rice and dairy industries detailed in Deni | The Border Mail | Wodonga, VIC

> Australian rice production in the Southern Riverina fell from 623,000 tonnes to under 10% of that in 2019 and 2020 due to water shortages, costing more than 200 jobs. Water prices reached $500-$600 per megalitre, making rice growing unviable, and growers are seeking access to above-100% allocations as Murrumbidgee dams recovered.

- Date: 2021-05-05 · published 2021-05-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/11304-devastating-impacts-to-rice-and-dairy-industries-detailed-in-deni-the-border
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md)

## Why it matters

Sharp Australian rice output losses reduce exportable supply, supporting global rice prices. Water scarcity limits any quick recovery in volumes.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- bordermail.com.au: https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/7240011/devastating-impacts-to-rice-and-dairy-industries-detailed-in-deni/

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