Farmers estimate the mice plague that has chewed through crops and homes in New South Wales since September 2020 will turn into a two-year plague as the invasion in the Australian state worsens and the Mouse Alert website indicates sightings have doubled since March, with a growing number of mice being sighted in and around the state’s capital of Sydney. NSW Farmers Vice President Xavier Martin from the peak body of farmers across New South Wales said the window to stop the plague is now. “Farmers are abandoning some paddocks and cannot hold off winter crop sowing a moment longer, and researchers warn that without a concerted baiting effort in the next few weeks, this could easily turn into a two-year plague event. “After more than 8 months of battling growing mouse numbers, farmers are still waiting for State Government assistance to hit the ground and offer some practical support …