In today's National Rural News: Drought stricken farmers prepare for rain, concerns over trainee doctor proposal, what is Australia's risk of Lumpy Skin Disease? -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: Drought stricken farmers prepare for rain, concerns over trainee doctor proposal, what is Australia's risk of Lumpy Skin Disease? -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
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National Rural News Friday February 27

Doctors warn a plan to make training in the bush a mandatory part of study, could do more harm than good.

The Rural Doctors Association warns forcing trainee General Practitioners to take up a position outside of the major cities could push them out of the practice all together. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Peta Rutherford about the association's concerns. 

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Doctors warn a plan to make training in the bush a mandatory part of study, could do more harm than good.
The Rural Doctors Association warns forcing trainee General Practitioners to take up a position outside of the major cities could push them out of the practice all together.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Peta Rutherford about the association's concerns.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast&nbsp;

Concerns over trainee doctor proposal

National Rural News Thursday February 26

In today's National Rural News: Australia to push for a wide ranging exemption from US tariffs, exports reach a new benchmark, shippers call for competition reform  -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Thursday February 26
In today's National Rural News: Australia to push for a wide ranging exemption from US tariffs, exports reach a new benchmark, shippers call for competition reform &nbsp;-- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday February 26

Growers are considering rolling out drones which look like birds to protect their orchards. 

The Canadian-made drones are designed to look like falcons, and mimic the birds behaviour, to scare off other birds. 

As drought conditions persist in Victoria, birds have turned their attention to horticultural crops like apples and pears. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Fruit Growers Victoria Grower Services Manager Michael Crisera about a potential rollout

Growers are considering rolling out drones which look like birds to protect their orchards.&nbsp;
The Canadian-made drones are designed to look like falcons, and mimic the birds behaviour, to scare off other birds.&nbsp;
As drought conditions persist in Victoria, birds have turned their attention to horticultural crops like apples and pears.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Fruit Growers Victoria Grower Services Manager Michael Crisera about a potential rollout

National Rural News Friday February 27

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