If a dog can be man's best friend - what about an AI 'Farm Assistant' ? 

The Artificial Intelligence is being trialed on 20 farms - and organisers say at least half have given their AI names - sometimes after their favourite working dog 

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Regen Farmers Mutual co-operative co-director Andrew Ward - who says it's an expression of how lonely life can be on the farm - and how trusted 'Farm Assistant' can become. 

If a dog can be man's best friend - what about an AI 'Farm Assistant' ?&nbsp;
The Artificial Intelligence is being trialed on 20 farms - and organisers say at least half have given their AI names - sometimes after their favourite working dog&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Regen Farmers Mutual co-operative co-director Andrew Ward - who says it's an expression of how lonely life can be on the farm - and how trusted 'Farm Assistant' can become.&nbsp;

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AI beats farm paperwork..  and loneliness

In today's National Rural News:  

** Climate scientists believe the current 'super El Nino' could be a fizzer oin the southern states,

** 51 PALM workers get a total refund of $160,000 after being supplied with dodgy accommodation,

** and calls to help a sick bird in Central Victoria - result in the discovery of 15 carcases - now being tested for bird flu.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Climate scientists believe the current 'super El Nino' could be a fizzer oin the southern states,
** 51 PALM workers get a total refund of $160,000 after being supplied with dodgy accommodation,
** and calls to help a sick bird in Central Victoria - result in the discovery of 15 carcases - now being tested for bird flu.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast">http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast</a>
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National Rural News Thursday October 1

A drone that emits noises is proving to be a unique way to keep H5 bird flu away from farms - and save crops.

The Ag raptor was on show at the Henty Machinery Field Days - and features a way of making noises on a frequency that attracts the interest of birds of prey - therefore scaring off unwanted wild birds such as cockatoos.

But that's far from the only thing it can do.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ag Falcon UAV founder  Luke Weekley, who developed the system with Swinburne University.

A drone that emits noises is proving to be a unique way to keep H5 bird flu away from farms - and save crops.
The Ag raptor was on show at the Henty Machinery Field Days - and features a way of making noises on a frequency that attracts the interest of birds of prey - therefore scaring off unwanted wild birds such as cockatoos.
But that's far from the only thing it can do.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ag Falcon UAV founder &nbsp;Luke Weekley, who developed the system with Swinburne University.

Drone noise deters pesky birds

In today's National Rural News:  

** The Victorian Farmers Federation introduces a cheap deal for members under 35 to help the future of agricultural advocacy,

** A call for incentives to help landowners retain or revegetate  riverbanks which would help avoid downstream silt issues,

** and cattle judging time at the Melbourne Royal Show - with Simmentals the breed to beat.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

 

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** The Victorian Farmers Federation introduces a cheap deal for members under 35 to help the future of agricultural advocacy,
** A call for incentives to help landowners retain or revegetate &nbsp;riverbanks which would help avoid downstream silt issues,
** and cattle judging time at the Melbourne Royal Show - with Simmentals the breed to beat.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast">http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast</a>
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