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National Rural News Thursday February 26
National Rural News Thursday February 26 In today's National Rural News: Australia to push for a wide ranging exemption from US tariffs, exports reach a new benchmark, shippers call for competition reform -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast…
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Falcon-like drones could soon take to Victorian skies to protect orchards
Growers are considering rolling out drones which look like birds to protect their orchards. The Canadian-made drones are designed to look like falcons, and mimic the birds behaviour, to scare off other birds. As drought conditions persist in Victoria, birds have turned their attention to hortic…
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National Rural News Wednesday February 25
National Rural News Wednesday February 25 In today's National Rural News: Trade minister to meet with his EU counterpart, Victorian farmers prepare to block access to their farms, concerns around the health star rating label -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National…
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Olive industry raises the alarm about a proposal to make health rating labels mandatory
The Olive industry is concerned changes to health star ratings on all food packaging, could damage its reputation. The five star health rating labels on all Australian packaged food could become mandatory. But the Australian Olive Association says under the current model, processed oils like Ca…
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Farmland sales slump but values rise
Farmland sales have fallen to a record low in the past 12 months, but value has reached a new peak. Data from Ray White shows there just 5 408 transactions last year but farms are sitting at a national median price of around $10 000 per hectare. Experts say drought affected farmers are hesitant…
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National Rural News Tuesday February 24
National Rural News Tuesday February 24 In today's National Rural News: Beef expected to retain exemption to Trump's fresh tariffs, farm sales slump in 2025, a push to rollout free wifi in the bush -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http:/…
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National Rural News Monday February 23
National Rural News Monday February 23 In today's National Rural News: Trump administration to increase tariffs on imports, Salmon farmers subject to stricter reporting rules, promising findings out of Macadamia farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural …
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How macadamia farms are reducing run off and improving yield
A new study has found there's been a major reduction in run off from Macadamia farms. Orchards using Integrated Orchard Management systems are recording a 95% drop in soil loss and 70% less fertiliser nutrient runoff. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Macadamia Society's Industry Developme…
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Climate extremes continue to hamper coffee production
A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply. When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality. Rural Reporter Nelson Sco…
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National Rural News Friday February 20
National Rural News Friday February 20 In today's National Rural News: Virtual fencing comes online in Victoria, coffee prices on the rise, call for grain donations -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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