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 Locust Commissioner Micahel McManus about why it's not yet being considered an outbreak. 

South Australian Farmers are on alert, amid reports of locust activity.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to South Australian Plague Locust Commissioner Micahel McManus about why it's not yet being considered an outbreak.&nbsp;

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Farmers told to monitor, as locust activity in South Australia increases

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 spoke with Northern Territory Cattleman's Association Chief Executive Romy Carey about what it means for the sector. 

Northern Territory cattle producers are welcoming a funding boost to address biosecurity concerns.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Northern Territory Cattleman's Association Chief Executive Romy Carey about what it means for the sector.&nbsp;

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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.  

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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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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. 

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National Rural News Friday May 1
In today's National Rural News: Fuel supply clouds feral pest management, &nbsp;uptick in locust activity in South Australia, agtech company Halter signs new deal to improve virtual fencing collars &nbsp;-- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Farmers told to monitor, as locust activity in South Australia increases

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