Australia's drought-stricken rice fields - 23 April 2008

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe The worst drought in a century has reduced crops in New South Wales to a record low, severely affecting farmers and pushing up prices worldwide. Al Jazeera's David Hardaker looks at the situation in the country's rice bowl and how the knock-on effect from a sparse yield is adding pressure on the world's poorest. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts