In today's National Rural News: cattle echibitors vying for a win, overcoming an AI blind spot limiting plant research, honeybees helping the medical industry, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

In today's National Rural News: cattle echibitors vying for a win, overcoming an AI blind spot limiting plant research, honeybees helping the medical industry, plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.

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National Rural News - Friday, October 2, 2026

In 1985, ats least 30,000 farmers stormed Parliament House in Melbourne - the Victorian Farmers Federation believes they're ready to do it again.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with President Ryan Milgate, who says their priorities need to be taken very seriously ahead of the Movember 28 state election.

In 1985, ats least 30,000 farmers stormed Parliament House in Melbourne - the Victorian Farmers Federation believes they're ready to do it again.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with President Ryan Milgate, who says their priorities need to be taken very seriously ahead of the Movember 28 state election.

Fears of a repeat of 1985 - when farmers stormed State Parliament

In today's National Rural News:  

** Cotton farmers are remaining optimistic, despite forecasts pointing to a drier-than-usual season,

** The Melbourne Show wraps up with the CWA cafe selling a record 17 831 scones,

** and heartless thieves take two miniature kids from a goat enclosure at a primary school,

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;
** Cotton farmers are remaining optimistic, despite forecasts pointing to a drier-than-usual season,
** The Melbourne Show wraps up with the CWA cafe selling a record 17 831 scones,
** and heartless thieves take two miniature kids from a goat enclosure at a primary school,
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Monday October 5

More farmers are diversifying their businesses by offering city-dwellers a taste of country life through luxury farm stays.

Research suggests agritourism is on the rise, creating new opportunities for farmers to boost their bottom line.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ray White Group’s Vanessa Rader to find out what’s driving the trend.

More farmers are diversifying their businesses by offering city-dwellers a taste of country life through luxury farm stays.
Research suggests agritourism is on the rise, creating new opportunities for farmers to boost their bottom line.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ray White Group&rsquo;s Vanessa Rader to find out what&rsquo;s driving the trend.

National Rural News - Friday, October 2, 2026

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