National Rural News Monday February 24
National Rural News Monday February 24 In today's National Rural News: Extent of crop damage caused by North Queensland floods laid bare, horticulture sector value grows, farmers come together for berry conference -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural Ne…
Extent of crop damage caused by North Queensland floods laid bare
The extent of the damage from torrential rain and flooding in North Queensland is being laid bare as farmers welcomes changes to disaster recovery funds. In the past, farmers have been unable to use the funds to replant damaged crops. But after lobbying from Canegrowers and The Queensland Farmers…
National Rural News Friday February 21
National Rural News Friday February 21 In today's National Rural News: Opposition raising questions about Whyalla Steelworks rescue package, NSW to launch new health service to monitor for disease, another bird flu detection in Victoria -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to…
New cotton education resources launched
Half a dozen new education resources for schools have been launched, to refresh the teaching approach for cotton. Three resources are aimed at primary school, and the other three at high school students. The new resources pack aims support teachers broach the subject of Food and Fibre outcomes.…
National Rural News Thursday February 20
National Rural News Thursday February 20 In today's National Rural News: Whyalla Steelworks placed in administration, 3G Network shutdown pushes up complaints to ombudsman, bolstering mobile health care -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: …
New partnership to boost mobile health services across rural and remote Australia
A mobile health service has teamed up with a major pharmaceutical company to improve healthcare delivery in Rural and Remote Australia. Heart of Australia and Pfizer are aiming to expand its General Practitioner Education Program to bring their services to five new communities. Rural Editor Emi…
National Rural News Wednesday February 19
National Rural News Wednesday February 19 In today's National Rural News: Fire Ant containment zone in South-East Queensland extended, Banana supply shortages due to wild weather, growers prepare for next month's citrus industry event -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to t…
Citrus growers gearing up for industry event
The best of the industry will be on display next month, for the Citrus Congress. The three day event will be held from the 18th of March, in Griffith and Leeton in the New South Wales Riverina. For the first time, the Congress will feature a dedicated hands on field day. Citrus Australia Chie…
National Rural News Tuesday February 18
National Rural News Tuesday February 18 In today's National Rural News: Farmers push back against new fresh produce standards, growers not confident in industry, New South Wales Agriculture Commissioner named-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podc…
Farmers hitting back at new fresh produce standards
Farmers are hitting back at industry, as new food safety standards are released. The Primary production and processing standards apply to fresh berries, leafy vegetables and melons. The National Farmers Federation says the changes are pointless. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo caught up with Ho…