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Dominic Giannini and Poppy Johnston

Farmers backed to tackle disasters, drought front on

Drought is forecast to worsen in Australia in coming years, affecting crop yields and the GDP. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

Farmers will be on the frontline of climate change as droughts worsen and become more frequent, the treasurer has warned.

Crop yields could decrease four per cent by 2063 and cost the nation about $1.8 billion in GDP, Jim Chalmers said. 

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