In today's National Rural News:  

** The national bird flu tally is now at 78 cases - with a stark warning from the NFF,

** Snap inspections conducted on NSW berry farms for signs of modern slavery,

** And a crackdown on fisheries - as a new state law threatens legal consequences for customers who buy illegally-sourced seafood.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** The national bird flu tally is now at 78 cases - with a stark warning from the NFF,
** Snap inspections conducted on NSW berry farms for signs of modern slavery,
** And a crackdown on fisheries - as a new state law threatens legal consequences for customers who buy illegally-sourced seafood.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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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 Tuesday August 4

Pesticide exposure has been linked to an up to 70-per-cent higher risk of developing a degenerative disease known as A.L.S.

With farm chemical exposure almost a daily face of life for many producers, it might raise a few alarm bells.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Dr Ian Musgrave from the Faculty of Medicine at Adelaide University, who stresses that its a link - and not the cause. We asked : What is A.L.S.? 

Pesticide exposure has been linked to an up to 70-per-cent higher risk of developing a degenerative disease known as A.L.S.
With farm chemical exposure almost a daily face of life for many producers, it might raise a few alarm bells.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Dr Ian Musgrave from the Faculty of Medicine at Adelaide University, who stresses that its a link - and not the cause. We asked : What is A.L.S.?&nbsp;

Pesticides linked to devastating ALS illness

In today's National Rural News:  

** New analysis shows pesticide exposure is linked to an up to 70-per-cent greatyer risk of developing a rare degenerative illness,

** A Merino farmer sends a bill for almost $40,000 to the Victorian Government, as wild dogs ravage his Mallee property,

** And a chance for rural and regional Queenslanders to take their issues straight to the Premier in person.

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;
** New analysis shows pesticide exposure is linked to an up to 70-per-cent greatyer risk of developing a rare degenerative illness,
** A Merino farmer sends a bill for almost $40,000 to the Victorian Government, as wild dogs ravage his Mallee property,
** And a chance for rural and regional Queenslanders to take their issues straight to the Premier in person.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday August 5

The Islamic economy is growing - and won't stop soon - with a growing middle class in south east Asia that is keen to try imported food and fibre.

Salaam is Australia's biggest Islamic asset manager and superannuation fund - and together with DinarStandard has come up with a comprehensive report outlining endless opportunities for halal meat, grain and legumes - as well as Australian wool and cotton.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Salaam's Mas Harris. 

The Islamic economy is growing - and won't stop soon - with a growing middle class in south east Asia that is keen to try imported food and fibre.
Salaam is Australia's biggest Islamic asset manager and superannuation fund - and together with DinarStandard has come up with a comprehensive report outlining endless opportunities for halal meat, grain and legumes - as well as Australian wool and cotton.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Salaam's Mas Harris.&nbsp;

National Rural News Tuesday August 4

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