'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague

Australian farmers are facing a severe mouse plague that is destroying crops and causing significant financial and psychological strain. The infestation is exacerbated by broader economic pressures, including supply chain issues linked to international conflicts.
Why it matters
This environmental crisis threatens food security and the livelihoods of rural communities, highlighting the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to natural disasters.
'It's like a decaying body': Australia farmers battle mouse plague
The article focuses on the lived experience of farmers and the economic impact of the plague, maintaining a neutral, reporting-focused tone.
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