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The regions most at risk of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus
Researchers have identified two locations as the most likely entry points for lumpy skin disease virus into Australia. Rural Reporter Brady Evans caught up with Professor Ricardo Magalhaes from the University of Queensland's School of Veterinary Science to go through the details.
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National Rural News Thursday March 19
In today's National Rural News: National Cabinet fuel meeting, cyclone update, where lumpy skin is most likely to hit in Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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National Rural News Wednesday March 18
In today's National Rural News: New Shadow Ag Minister outlines priorities, EU trade deal edges closer to ratification, a major funding boost for the cotton industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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New Shadow Agriculture Minister outlines his priorities
The new Shadow Agriculture Minister says the issue of food and fibre security will be his primary focus. New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has unveiled his revised Shadow Ministry after replacing David Littleproud. Long time Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester has been elevated to the Ag portfo…
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National Rural News Tuesday March 17
In today's National Rural News: Could the war in Iran push up food prices?, new shadow agriculture minister unveiled, the livestock export industry's emissions calculated -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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Australia's livestock export industry records a drop in its emissions
A new study has examined the carbon footprint of the country's livestock export industry. The assessment tracked the emissions of cattle and sheep from pre-export quarantine yards through to their destination. Integrity Ag's Doctor Stephen Wiedmann spoke with Rural Editor Emily Minney about the…
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National Rural News Monday March 16
In today's National Rural News: More fuel released in a bid to address shortages, Middle East conflict pushes up urea prices and concern about a new wheat deal between Indonesia and the United States -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http:…
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What does a new wheat deal between the US and indonesia mean for Australia?
Indonesia and the United States have inked a new trade deal for wheat. Under the agreement, Indonesia will take up to two million tonnes of American wheat. Australia typically ships four to five million tonnes of wheat to Indonesia. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Grain Producers Australia'…
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National Rural News Friday March 13
National Rural News Friday March 13 In today's National Rural News: Federal government to lower fuel standards to address shortage concerns, flooding crisis in Qld and NT continue to unfold, the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students -- plus the latest from the mar…
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Addressing the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students
Education experts are raising the alarm on an education and financial divide between country and metropolitan students. Rising living costs, relocation expenses and mandatory unpaid work placements are placing greater burden on rural students. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Educat…
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