Historic drought in Australia rattles global farm goods market

Wool, wheat and sugar prices spike as exports dwindle

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Wool prices are on the upswing due to the extended drought in Australia, which supplies 40% of the global market. © Reuters

SACHIHA KUROSE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The unrelenting drought ravaging Australia is disrupting international markets for agricultural products, as reduced exports of wool, wheat and sugar from the continent have pushed up prices in recent months.

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