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National Rural News Friday May 22
National Rural News Friday May 22 In today's National Rural News: Beef production off the strongest start to the year on record, changes to Right to Repair laws for agricultural machinery, recent rainfall doesn't quell drought pressures - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to t…
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Beef production off the strongest start to the year on record
It's been a strong start to the year for beef production, according to the latest figures. ABS data shows more than 730 000 tonnes of beef were produced in the March quarter, with 2.3 million head of cattle slaughtered. Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia Senio…
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National Rural News Thursday May 21
National Rural News Thursday May 21 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmer sentiment rises, calls for better education for irrigators, the nation's booming agritourism sector - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsP…
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Farmers urged to diversify their business with agri-tourism
Farmers are being urged to consider the benefits of Agritourism to help offset rising input costs. CSIRO data estimates demand for the sector to reach more than 18-billion dollars by the end of the decade. Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke Giovanna Lever, Managing Director of Consultancy firm S…
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National Rural News Wednesday May 20
In today's National Rural News: More fertiliser on the way to help Australian farmers, regional television issues in the spotlight, celebrating the nation's bees - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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Celebrating the nation's bees amid the varroa mite battle
Apiarists are expecting their industry to continue to struggle for the next few years as they battle the destructive Varroa Mite. Bee keepers are encouraging Australians to buy local honey to support the industry this World Bee Day. Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Parliament House Head B…
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New tool to battle mouse plagues
Farmers battling mice plagues in W-A, South Australia, and Queensland now have a new tool in their arsenal to deal with the pest. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has approved Grand Producers Australia's emergency application for access to double-strength zinc phosphide…
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National Rural News Tuesday May 19
In today's National Rural News: Farmers given access to double-strength poison to deal with mouse plagues, Federal Government knocks back flood relief package for North Queensland producers, live export appeal quashed - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural Ne…
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Wool industry quells concerns after dip in prices
The wool industry says a slight decline in wool markets in the past fortnight is not cause for concern. The Eastern Market Indicator is sitting nearly 58% higher than this time last year off the back of a strong performance this calendar year. It's been driven by tightening supply and shifting …
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National Rural News Monday May 18
In today's National Rural News: Wool industry hopeful of positive effects from the Middle-East conflict, forecasters warn of "super el Nino", tractor sales slump, the new resources for hobby farmers - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…
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