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Riverland wine industry calls for assistance during grape glut crisis, River Murray flood

The Riverland wine industry's immediate request for financial assistance from the federal government has been rejected, despite more than 200 hectares of vineyards forecast to be lost to floodwaters in a week's time.

Federal Agricultural Minister Murray Watt visited the Riverland on Monday following an invitation from the region's industry body, which was requesting government funding to address challenging market conditions. 

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