Floods a blow to some NSW farmers, with shortages and higher prices to consumers expected in short-term

As Prime Minister Scott Morrison flew over flooded communities in Northern NSW this week, locals could be forgiven for hoping he had brought some bread and milk with him.

In flooded areas along the Hawkesbury on the edge of Sydney, many people are cut off and relying on boats and helicopters for their supplies.

Local supermarkets have been stripped bare as freight companies struggle with the closure of major routes like the Bells Line of Road and the Pacific Highway on the north coast.

Shelves bare in some supermarkets

About 30,000 people are affected by the floods around Sydney, and John…