Hail has torn leaves off plants, decimating crops in western Victoria.

Farmers across Ballarat are bracing for more rain as they sift through what is left in their paddocks. 

The damage is estimated to cost more than 25-million dollars so far. 

Hail has torn leaves off plants, decimating crops in western Victoria.
Farmers across Ballarat are bracing for more rain as they sift through what is left in their paddocks.&nbsp;
The damage is estimated to cost more than 25-million dollars so far.&nbsp;

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Potato crops mashed by storms

Have you thought about returning to sheep - or expanding your existing flock? 

It might be a good time to start.

The national flock is at its lowest level since records began in 1991 - while the price of woll and meat is booming.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Bonnie Skinner from Sheep Producers Australia.

Have you thought about returning to sheep - or expanding your existing flock?&nbsp;
It might be a good time to start.
The national flock is at its lowest level since records began in 1991 - while the price of woll and meat is booming.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Bonnie Skinner from Sheep Producers Australia.

Why now is a good time to get more sheep

In today's National Rural News:  

** Farmers and food manufacturers scrambling to get staff - with a visa 'go-slow' affecting ag workers from 24 countries,

** A survey on people's attitude to bushfires shows some disturbing results,

** and meet 'Footy's Favourite Farmer- - a dairy producer from Victoria's north east,

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

 

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Farmers and food manufacturers scrambling to get staff - with a visa 'go-slow' affecting ag workers from 24 countries,
** A survey on people's attitude to bushfires shows some disturbing results,
** and meet 'Footy's Favourite Farmer- - a dairy producer from Victoria's north east,
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast">http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast</a>
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National Rural News Wednesday September 2

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas? 

Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the ALEC website.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia. 

** Picture: AAM 

 

Who would have thought a station hand job would lead to an exciting career overseas?&nbsp;
Jack Webb was named the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year in 2025 - and nominations are now open for this year's version via the <a href="https://auslivestockexport.com/news/items/283-nominations-open-for-2026-livestock-export-young-achiever-of-the-year">ALEC website.</a>
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the 32-year-old, who says he loves working with Aussie cattle in Indonesia.&nbsp;
** Picture: AAM&nbsp;
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