The Rural News
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National Rural News Friday April 26 2024
In today's National Rural News: calls for better safety for women in regional communities, more fire ant nests detected and Queensland Orchestra travelling the regions - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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On Farm Trials Boosting Mungbeans
On farm trials are beginning to help boost Mungbean production. The $3.6 million project is designed to equip growers with the tools, tactics and confidence to grow Mungbean's. Initiated by Grains Research and Development Corporation the trials will run from North Queensland to the New South Wa…
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National Rural News Wednesday April 24 2024
In today's National Rural News: native fish on brink of extinction, climate concerns for environment, and regional hospital back up and running - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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Better Facilities needed for Veterans in Regional Australia
As ANZAC day approaches, there are concerns for the lack of facilities for rural veterans. Not only are there minimal health facilities available, many veterans are struggling to thrive in the regions. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with La Trobe Rural Health School's Doctor Kylie Carr…
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New Life for Ancient Nut
A culturally significant ancient nut thought to date back to Jurassic times could have a big future. Researchers from the University of Queensland found the Buyna nut to be a an energy and nutrient dense bush food, with substantial health benefits. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Docto…
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National Rural News Tuesday April 23, 2024
[In today's National Rural News: court case over mass fish kill, Gold Coast environmental concern and calls for better communication across regional Australia - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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National Rural News Monday April 22, 2024
In today's National Rural News: new fire ant detection, flood funding for parts of Queensland and mental health programs fit for farmers - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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Future Proofing Farming Systems
A CSIRO report has outlined what farming systems could look like in 2050. The country is being urged to act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Futures' Agriculture and Food Lead Doc…
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National Rural News Friday April 19, 2024
In today's National Rural News: new recommendations for fire ants, more funding for regional events and vegetable trade rising higher than production - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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Better Conditions for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers want safer road conditions, as the number of fatalities rises across regional New South Wales. More than 250 truck drivers have lost their lives in the last five years. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Transport Workers Unions Assistant State Secretary Nick Mcintosh who…
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