Rural services giant Elders, the Australiasian Space Innovation Institute, Meat and Livestock Australia and Charles Sturt University have teamed up to launch new state of the art technology for farmers. 

The National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture aims to be the first Artificial intelligence program providing a virtual copy of the nation's agricultural landscape.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australiasian Space Innovation Institute Founding Chief Executive Andy Koronis about the technology.

Rural services giant Elders, the Australiasian Space Innovation Institute, Meat and Livestock Australia and Charles Sturt University have teamed up to launch new state of the art technology for farmers.&nbsp;
The National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture aims to be the first Artificial intelligence program providing a virtual copy of the nation's agricultural landscape.
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australiasian Space Innovation Institute Founding Chief Executive Andy Koronis about the technology.

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Farmers to get access to state of the art virtual farm technology

Have you thought about returning to sheep - or expanding your existing flock? 

It might be a good time to start.

The national flock is at its lowest level since records began in 1991 - while the price of woll and meat is booming.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Bonnie Skinner from Sheep Producers Australia.

Have you thought about returning to sheep - or expanding your existing flock?&nbsp;
It might be a good time to start.
The national flock is at its lowest level since records began in 1991 - while the price of woll and meat is booming.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Bonnie Skinner from Sheep Producers Australia.

Why now is a good time to get more sheep

In today's National Rural News:  

** Farmers and food manufacturers scrambling to get staff - with a visa 'go-slow' affecting ag workers from 24 countries,

** A survey on people's attitude to bushfires shows some disturbing results,

** and meet 'Footy's Favourite Farmer- - a dairy producer from Victoria's north east,

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;
** Farmers and food manufacturers scrambling to get staff - with a visa 'go-slow' affecting ag workers from 24 countries,
** A survey on people's attitude to bushfires shows some disturbing results,
** and meet 'Footy's Favourite Farmer- - a dairy producer from Victoria's north east,
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 Wednesday September 2

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas? 

Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the ALEC website.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia. 

** Picture: AAM 

 

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas?&nbsp;
Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the <a href="https://auslivestockexport.com/news/items/283-nominations-open-for-2026-livestock-export-young-achiever-of-the-year">ALEC website.</a>
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia.&nbsp;
** Picture: AAM&nbsp;
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Farmers to get access to state of the art virtual farm technology

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