La Nina is a weather phenomenon that is currently affecting Australia and causing issues with rice production. SunRice, a major branded food exporter in Australia, has flagged that La Nina is causing issues with production. There are ongoing concerns that wet weather could impact preparation.
SunRice has advised that it is monitoring the situation closely and is working with growers to minimise the impact of the wet weather. The company also said that it is too early to say how much the wet weather will impact production.
SunRice chairman Laurie Arthur said the company is monitoring the situation closely and is working to mitigate the impact of the wet weather.
“Delays are already occurring due to the threat of flooding. After speaking with several growers, I know that preparing rice has been very difficult and some plantings have already been postponed,” he said.
The company has decided not to enforce a washout clause that would see growers charged if they do not meet a committed volume of paddy, providing some relief to growers.
The wet conditions have also made it difficult for farmers to get their crops harvested. In some cases, crops have been lost entirely.
The impact of the wet weather is being felt beyond the farm gate, with the price of rice rising as a result. SunRice said that it is doing everything it can to keep prices stable, but the wet weather is making it difficult.
While La Nina is causing issues for rice farmers, the company is not the only one affected. Other Australian food producers are also facing challenges due to the wet weather.
The impact of La Nina is being felt across the country, with some farmers forced to abandon crops due to the wet weather. The wet weather is also impacting transport, with roads closed and delays reported.
