Rain For Australia

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Fred Nile calls for prayer to break droughtThe Reverend Fred Nile has called for a national day of prayer to break the drought.Reverend Nile has issued a statement saying it is important the people of Australia follow God's almighty formula so heavy rains can fall.He says the day of prayer will begin on the morning of November 26.Earlier this week, Queensland Premier Peter Beattie also called on churches around his state to pray for rain.

 

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FOOD prices will soar by Christmas as effects of the drought hit supermarkets.The traditional Christmas turkey could cost an extra four or five dollars as increases in grain prices are passed on to consumers.Pork, beef and lamb prices also are expected to rise, although prices will fall in the short-term as producers get rid of stock.Meat and Livestock Australia has warned red meat prices could increase by 20 per cent as producers pass on increased grain prices.Seafood prices will rise with increased demand. Cherries and other stone fruit have been affected by frost, while bananas should get slightly cheaper as the next Queensland crop ripens.Eggs are set to rise by up to 60c/doz.Grain prices have increased by 80 per cent in the past year. Executive director of the Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Andreas Dubs, said: "It is very hard to predict but, based on the increase in the price of grain, 10 to 15 per cent is a ballpark figure."Coles Myer media relations manager Jim Cooper said the drought was a "serious situation". "We have been talking to our suppliers about the potential impact it may have on the price of some product lines," he said. "While it is fair to say that there will be price pressure on some products as a result of the drought, it is difficult for us, at this stage, to give specific details about timeframes or the extent of possible price rises."

 

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