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Northern Territory's million dollar biosecurity funding boost
Northern Territory cattle producers are welcoming a funding boost to address biosecurity concerns. The territory government is forming a dedicated livestock squad to help protect it's 1.7 million-strong herd from the biosecurity risks associated with cattle duffing. Rural Editor Emily Minney sp…
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National Rural News Monday May 4
National Rural News Monday May 4 In today's National Rural News: Funding boost for Northern Territory biosecurity, Australia joins efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, new resource for to manage energy transition, plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News po…
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National Rural News Friday May 1
National Rural News Friday May 1 In today's National Rural News: Fuel supply clouds feral pest management, uptick in locust activity in South Australia, agtech company Halter signs new deal to improve virtual fencing collars -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the Nation…
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Farmers told to monitor, as locust activity in South Australia increases
South Australian Farmers are on alert, amid reports of locust activity. The insects have been sighted in parts of the Riverland, the southern and upper Mallee and upper Eyre Peninsula following a migration event from northern areas. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to South Australian Plague Loc…
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National Rural News Thursday April 30
National Rural News Thursday April 30 In today's National Rural News: Farmer's priorities for the upcoming federal budget, latest VicGrid visits fail to assess land, promising signs cattle could be transported long distances by rail -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the …
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Regional banks call for stronger action on smaller banks closing branches and slashing services
An alliance of regional banks are calling for more action to protect face to face services in the bush. The Regional Banking Investment Alliance warns a moratorium on bank closures until 2027 only covers the big four banks, and doesn't do enough to ensure customers have access to banking services…
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National Rural News Wednesday April 29
National Rural News Wednesday April 29 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers renew calls for fairer milk pricing, shearers react to forecast dip in wool production, cotton crop to be 1 million bales fewer tan last season -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the Nati…
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Grain industry's call for new incentives to shore up on-farm fuel supply as farmers struggling during seeding and harvest
The grain industry is pushing for tax breaks to allow farmers to stock up on on-farm fuel supply. Growers warn they have been left exposed by fuel shortages amid the critical seeding and harvest windows. Grain Producers Australia wants to introduce incentives similar to those already in place f…
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National Rural News Tuesday April 28
National Rural News Tuesday April 28 In today's National Rural News: Grapevine virus detected in Australia for the first time, shorn wool and wool clip to fall further, organic industry welcomes moves to introduce regulation -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National…
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Industry reacts to little known crop virus found in Australian grapevines
A grapevine virus has been detected in Australia for the first time -- but industry experts say it's too soon to tell what sort of affect it will have on our local production. Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus, also known as GIN-V, has been detected in table grapes in Victoria, Queensland and …
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