Victorian farmers face post-floods crisis

While the floodwaters have begun to recede, Victorian farmers are facing a crisis due to the damage they caused.

Emma Germano, president of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation, said it had been an incredibly tough season for many farmers.

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More than 2000 bee hives have been lost, which could see the price of honey increase.

More than 500,000 hectares of farmland was flooded, with more than 12,000 livestock killed.

Another 2000 animals are still unaccounted for.

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