A south west Victorian dairyfarmer is the first in Australia to try a portable solar and battery set-up that more-than provides for his dairy - and its 220-plus cows.

Peter Mulheron says although it's only been three months he expects to see a massive drop in power bills - and a guaranteed supply during blackouts. 

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke to the Swans Marsh farmer who'd also like to see a cut in renewable energy red tape.

A south west Victorian dairyfarmer is the first in Australia to try a portable solar and battery set-up that more-than provides for his dairy - and its 220-plus cows.
Peter Mulheron says although it's only been three months he expects to see a massive drop in power bills - and a guaranteed supply during blackouts.&nbsp;
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke to the Swans Marsh farmer who'd also like to see a cut in renewable energy red tape.

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How this dairyfarmer secured a free power supply

In today's National Rural News:  

** Reports of a Federal  back-flip on working holiday-makers,

** A new report shows its sometimes cheaper to fly overseas - than to rural areas in your own state,

** and hthe VFF welcomes a promise of $5 million for a soil research centre, 

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Reports of a Federal &nbsp;back-flip on working holiday-makers,
** A new report shows its sometimes cheaper to fly overseas - than to rural areas in your own state,
** and hthe VFF welcomes a promise of $5 million for a soil research centre,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday November 13

The Shadow Minister for Northern Australia wants to know why so little money is being spent on a vital bushfire monitoring service, why a quarter of it is being spent on admin - and how the Federal Government plans to deal with the service's ageing NASA satellite.  

Susan McDonald says the North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information - or NAFI - provides critical mapping and detection that can prevent a manageable fire from turning into a catastrope.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with the Townsville-based senator, who's questioning the Federal Government's priorities.

The Shadow Minister for Northern Australia wants to know why so little money is being spent on a vital bushfire monitoring service, why a quarter of it is being spent on admin - and how the Federal Government plans to deal with the service's ageing NASA satellite. &nbsp;
Susan McDonald says the North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information - or NAFI - provides critical mapping and detection that can prevent a manageable fire from turning into a catastrope.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with the Townsville-based senator, who's questioning the Federal Government's priorities.

What happens when our bushfire eye in the sky is gone

In today's National Rural News:  

** Latest annual results show a $10 million loss for Graincorp,

** The High Court orders animal welfare activists to destroy footage shot in a Victorian goat abattoir,

** and fears future Aussie water infrastructure could be stopped - if we sign the EU Free Trade Agreement, 

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;
** Latest annual results show a $10 million loss for Graincorp,
** The High Court orders animal welfare activists to destroy footage shot in a Victorian goat abattoir,
** and fears future Aussie water infrastructure could be stopped - if we sign the EU Free Trade Agreement,&nbsp;
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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