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Australia: 60–70% of Riverland citrus downgraded by extreme weather
Extreme weather has downgraded 60–70% of oranges and mandarins produced in the Riverland, an agricultural region in South Australia along the Murray River, during the current season. Record heat waves and an unusually cold, wet winter caused the damage, according to ABC News. Mandarin supply has declined by around 20%. Harvest windows have been cut to four hours per day, reducing seasonal worker income. Local retailers are compensating for supply gaps by sourcing fruit from other Australian states.