An alarming new study has found more education is needed around current farming practices. 

A survey of Australian school children has found 80% of students believe cows are still milked by hand. 

Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen spoke with New South Wales Farmers Dairy Committee chairman Colin Thompson, on how we can all play a role in educating kids about what goes on at farms. 

An alarming new study has found more education is needed around current farming practices. 
A survey of Australian school children has found 80% of students believe cows are still milked by hand. 
Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen spoke with New South Wales Farmers Dairy Committee chairman Colin Thompson, on how we can all play a role in educating kids about what goes on at farms.

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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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