In today's National Rural News: future-proofing sheep production, avocado growers working to expand markets, Australian wine recognised on the global stage -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: future-proofing sheep production, avocado growers working to expand markets, Australian wine recognised on the global stage -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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

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 - Wednesday, November 6, 2024

After years of dairy farmers leaving the industry, numbers appear to be stabilising.

Data from Dairy Food Safety Victoria shows there were 2,812 active farmer licences during the 2023-24 financial year, up 16 on the year prior.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with United Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Bernie Free to hear more about the figures and why he doesn't believe the figure is as promising as it seems.

After years of dairy farmers leaving the industry, numbers appear to be stabilising.
Data from Dairy Food Safety Victoria shows there were 2,812 active farmer licences during the 2023-24 financial year, up 16 on the year prior.
Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with United Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Bernie Free to hear more about the figures and why he doesn't believe the figure is as promising as it seems.

A cautious response to dairy farm figures

In today's National Rural News: a new trade deal inked with the middle east, dairy farm numbers stabilise, manmade interventions hindering river flows -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: a new trade deal inked with the middle east, dairy farm numbers stabilise, manmade interventions hindering river flows -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

National Rural News - Thursday, November 7, 2024

A lack of access to skilled workers is taking a toll on maternity services in the bush.

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia warns staff are being charged to participate in skills maintenance courses at larger hospitals.

Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with president Doctor RT Lewandowski to hear more about the problem and what's being done to reverse the trend.

A lack of access to skilled workers is taking a toll on maternity services in the bush.
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia warns staff are being charged to participate in skills maintenance courses at larger hospitals.
Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with president Doctor RT Lewandowski to hear more about the problem and what's being done to reverse the trend.

National Rural News - Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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