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GOOD LOOKS v RESILIENCE - New tool for testing Merinos
The CSIRO has developed a new genetic tool that can work out the most resilient Merinos in your flock. Scientists have used vaccines to determine how likely individuals are to survive under stress. Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Senior Scientist Amy Bell about about the new tool.
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National Rural News Friday July 3
Friday July 3 In today's National Rural News: ** The value of Australian horticulture has reached a record annual high ** A new tool to work out Merinos resilience ** ABARES annual farm survey gets going -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural Ne…
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NATIONAL RURAL NEWS Thursday July 2
National Rural News Thursday July 2. In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers in Gippsland have been left in the cold, a proposal to creat regional 'meda-councils" support for country-of-orgin pork labelling - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News p…
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ADVOCATES REACT TO APVMA PERFORMANCE
Advocates say the farm chemical regulator should not be allowed to present its latest performance report as a recovery from lagging approval rates. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority says nearly 81 percent of applications were finalised within the legislated time frames …
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National Rural News Wednesday July 1
National Rural News Wednesday July 1 In today's National Rural News: Fifth case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed, new financial year changes on farm, growth of the local olive oil industry-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNew…
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Olive growers say it's an exciting time for the industry, as consumer demand grows.
Olive growers say it's an exciting time for the industry, as consumer demand grows. Australia produces about half of the extra virgin olive oil it consumes, with the rest being imported from Mediterranean countries. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Olive Association Chief Executi…
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National Rural News Tuesday June 30
National Rural News Tuesday June 30 In today's National Rural News: National milk pool increases, farmers on alert for bird flu outbreak, NSW water bills on the rise again -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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New South Wales farmers and irrigators staring down the barrel of another round of water bill hikes
New South Wales Farmers and Irrigators are staring down the barrel of more water bill hikes. The state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved water price increases of nearly 50 percent over the next four years. Rural Reporter Jefferson Shaw caught up with Shadow Water Minist…
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National Rural News Monday June 29
National Rural News Monday June 29 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers again call for price transparency ahead of new season, rural vets to play a crucial role in bird flu management, Aus Post boss to face senate grilling -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the N…
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Rural vets call for greater investment, to help carry out their crucial role managing H5N1 strain of bird flu
As Australia rushes to manage any potential outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza, rural vets are calling for more investment to protect biosecurity. Two vets were the first discover the first of the bird infected with bird flu on a Western Australian beach. Advocates say there's …
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