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 Tuesday June 2

In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to opening milk prices, ag production value to fall, wool market reaches five year high  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Tuesday June 2
In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to opening milk prices, ag production value to fall, wool market reaches five year high &nbsp;- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Tuesday June 2

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too. 

Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing. 

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too.&nbsp;
Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing.&nbsp;

'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed

National Rural News Monday June 1

In today's National Rural News: Deadline day for dairy processors and their new milk supply agreements, final decision on paraquat use weeks away, support for rural families travelling for their child's specialist treatment  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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

National Rural News Monday June 1
In today's National Rural News: Deadline day for dairy processors and their new milk supply agreements, final decision on paraquat use weeks away, support for rural families travelling for their child's specialist treatment &nbsp;- 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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