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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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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Potato crops mashed by storms

National Rural News Friday March 13

In today's National Rural News: Federal government to lower fuel standards to address shortage concerns, flooding crisis in Qld and NT continue to unfold, the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Friday March 13
In today's National Rural News: Federal government to lower fuel standards to address shortage concerns, flooding crisis in Qld and NT continue to unfold, the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday March 13

Education experts are raising the alarm on an education and financial divide between country and metropolitan students. 

Rising living costs, relocation expenses and mandatory unpaid work placements are placing greater burden on rural students. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Education Foundation Chief Executive Wendy Mason about what needs to be done to bridge the gap.

Education experts are raising the alarm on an education and financial divide between country and metropolitan students.&nbsp;
Rising living costs, relocation expenses and mandatory unpaid work placements are placing greater burden on rural students.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Education Foundation Chief Executive Wendy Mason about what needs to be done to bridge the gap.

Addressing the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students

National Rural News Thursday March 12

In today's National Rural News: How the Middle East Conflict is disrupting trade, Victorian Farmers Federation search for a new leader, why beef exports to China are on the rise -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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

National Rural News Thursday March 12
In today's National Rural News: How the Middle East Conflict is disrupting trade, Victorian Farmers Federation search for a new leader, why beef exports to China are on the rise -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Potato crops mashed by storms

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