South Australian dairy farmer Narelle Zanker is the 2026 Rural Woman of the Year. 

Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke to her - fresh from the win in Canberra - where she was a little shocked at the news.

South Australian dairy farmer Narelle Zanker is the 2026 Rural Woman of the Year.&nbsp;
Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke to her - fresh from the win in Canberra - where she was a little shocked at the news.

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Narelle ditches the classroom to win Rural Woman of the Year

In today's National Rural News:  

** Mango producers under pressure this season,

** Migrants make up 46 per cent of population growth in country Australia,

** and tractor and other machinery sales down - as high diesel prices bite.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Mango producers under pressure this season,
** Migrants make up 46 per cent of population growth in country Australia,
** and tractor and other machinery sales down - as high diesel prices bite.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday September 9

Perhaps it's time in Ausralia for a dedicated group or agency that can connect busy farmers with busy teachers - and create some great on-farm experiences for students.

Nuffield Scholar Michelle Lyons has been hosting young people on her beef property near Charters Towers for decades - and her aim to study how it's already being done in other countries.

Perhaps it's time in Ausralia for a dedicated group or agency that can connect busy farmers with busy teachers - and create some great on-farm experiences for students.
Nuffield Scholar Michelle Lyons has been hosting young people on her beef property near Charters Towers for decades - and her aim to study how it's already being done in other countries.

Nuffield scholar shows how the next generation can bridge the city-country divide

In today's National Rural News:  

** Grain farmers desperate to get skilled overseas workers on farm - with harvest almost here,

** A new study into canola stubble fires finds a tiny boost in vegetation cover can make a massive difference to the spread,

** and the CWA rattles the gates at the New South Wales Parliament, calling for more health services in the bush.

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;
** Grain farmers desperate to get skilled overseas workers on farm - with harvest almost here,
** A new study into canola stubble fires finds a tiny boost in vegetation cover can make a massive difference to the spread,
** and the CWA rattles the gates at the New South Wales Parliament, calling for more health services in the bush.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Narelle ditches the classroom to win Rural Woman of the Year

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