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National Rural News Friday December 20
National Rural News Friday December 20. In today's National Rural News: Renewed calls for live sheep trade to be reinstated, tomato growers push for compensation, Victorian Farmers Federation's new President -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podc…
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Renewed calls for live sheep trade to be reinstated
Exporters are welcoming the federal government's acknowledgment of the contribution of the live trade industry to global animal welfare standards. In its renewed National Statement on Animal Welfare, the government says Australia helps raise standards across the supply chain. The statement high…
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National Rural News Thursday December 19
National Rural News Thursday December 19. In today's National Rural News: Farmers frustrated by 3G Shutdown, Insect discovered in Victorian safe house, mixed farmer sentiments in the lead up to the new year -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcas…
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Mixed farmer sentiments heading into the new year
Queensland and Western Australia farmers are felling optimistic heading into the final weeks of the year. The latest Rabobank survey shows on a national basis, farmers are becoming cautious about the economic outlook for agriculture. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Banking Group Ex…
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National Rural News Wednesday December 18
National Rural News Wednesday December 18. In today's National Rural News: Road safety concerns ahead of the festive season, AusNet charged by Victorian safety regulator, Queensland Lychee farm's first harvest in five years -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National…
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Should salmon farmers be allowed to keep fishing in Macquarie Harbour?
The Prime Minister is being urged to visit Macquarie Harbour, and make a decision on the future of Tasmania's Salmon fishing industry. Farmers have been left in limbo - as conservationists call for the practice to banned to protect native marine life like the Maugean Skate. Rural Reporter Alexa…
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National Rural News Tuesday December 17
National Rural News Tuesday December 17. In today's National Rural News: Heatwave conditions grip the nation, ongoing frustrations with the supermarkets, a box of cherries goes under the hammer -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit…
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The impact of feral cats in New South Wales
Experts are warning the threat feral cats pose on New South Wales wildlife can not be overstated. The Invasive Species council has fronted the state governments inquiry into the pest urging more to be done to combat their impact. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo caught up with Advocacy Director Jac…
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National Rural News - Monday, December 16, 2024
In today's National Rural News: fire warnings, calls to change the wine industry's purchasing practices, fire ant border checkpoints -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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Watching out for the illegal sale of seafood this festive season
Households are being warned to double check where their seafood is coming from over Christmas to avoid purchasing illegally captured marine life. New South Wales Police and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are joining forces to crackdown on black market seafood sales. …
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