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New York apple farms hit hard by unprecedented rainfall in recent months | Video

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New York apple farms are feeling the devastating effects of climate change. These last few months have been a wash-out for "pick-your-own" businesses, with unprecedented rainfall hitting agrotourism across the US state hard. According to the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about 28cm of rain fell on the region in September and October - 33 per cent above normal. Sally Paterson reports.

New York apple farms are feeling the devastating effects of climate change. These last few months have been a wash-out for "pick-your-own" businesses, with unprecedented rainfall hitting agrotourism across the US state hard. According to the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about 28cm of rain fell on the region in September and October - 33 per cent above normal. Sally Paterson reports.

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