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Australian meat industry warns of Christmas price rises due to Covid crisis
Ham and lamb could be most affected by pandemic restrictions while some fruit prices are also predicted to jump
The price of meat in Australia is set to continue to increase into the Christmas period, industry insiders have warned, as lingering effects from the drought and Covid closures stifle the industry.
The horticultural industry has also warned the price of some fruits will skyrocket because of labour shortages.
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