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The ins an outs of red meat production are being showcased at the Sydney Royal Easter show using virtual reality. It's hoped the experience will help give users a better understanding of how the industry works. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with Meat and Livestock Australia's Deb Gray to hear more about the opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: damaged roads yet to be fixed, regional businesses forced to close, meat production processes on display - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: popular dairy company back in export market, chocolate shortages impact industry and rare discovery on hobby farm - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anyone travelling along rural roads this long weekend are being urged to take care. Rural roads have higher speed limits and more hazards such as wildlife and sharp corners and dangerous surfaces. According to Rural Doctors Association people driving on regional roads are almost five times more likely to die in an accident than in the city. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek had a chat with Past President Doctor Megan Belot who says there is a clear messages for drivers See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Additional funding has been awarded to assist farmers in the Great Barrier Reef catchments. Seven new trainee extension officers will be able to join the Governments Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Queensland Farmers Federation Chief Executive Jo Sheppard who says there's growing interest in this field. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: bushfire inquiry, investigations into mass cattle death and Norco is making its first overseas export in two years - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: additional funding for future drought, new livestock transport hub, and fear for WA cray industry - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are concerns a parrot specie is in danger of extinction. New data from the Australian National University found the swift parrot is critically endangered with only a few hundred estimated to remain in the wild. According to researchers the decline is largely due to logging of heir Tasmanian breeding habitat. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Doctor Dejan Stojanovic about the urgency needed to protect the remainder of the forest. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: rural crime worse than originally thought, doctors help close the gap and Tassie farmers struggle through dry conditions - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Queensland Universities are teaming up to create a pathway for future doctors to practice in rural areas. Graduates from University of Southern Queensland Medicine Pathway program can practice at the Rural clinical school before moving into a position among the Darling Downs region. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Program Coordinator Doctor Edward Bliss, who says the end goal is to inspire clinicians to go rural See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: more funding for the R-F-C-S, police ramp up rural crime action and the Sydney Royal Easter Show is underway plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie egg farmers can now assess their on-farm carbon emissions thanks to a new calculator. Its aimed to help producers understands their baseline carbon footprint and G-H-G emissions - which will then help reduce environmental impacts. The egg industry already has the lowest carbon footprint of any animal based protein. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Australian Eggs Managing Director Rowan McMonnies who says, this announcement is part of an important process See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: fire ants war continues, concerns over brumby culling in Snowy Mountains and a new study focusing on rural prisons plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
South Australia has joined the nations fight against fire ants. The Invasive Species Council is welcoming the government's commitment to providing 17 million dollars towards eradicating the pests in south-east Queensland. The announcement follows evidence from a range of experts to the senate inquiry into the spread. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Council's Advocacy Director Jack Gough who says this is good news for the war. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: Greens and Nationals unite on supermarket divestment proposal, broadacre farmland prices soar, farmer concern over rushed renewable projects, plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Communities members in Northern Queensland can now have a say on a proposed water plan for the Gulf. The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is considering ways to unlock more water for agriculture and critical minerals Public consultation is open until July 17. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with the Executive Director Ingrid Fomiatti-Minnesma about the need for the plan. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: farmers urge to be safe on land, rural crime still on the rise and trade show boost wine industry plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wine Australia have just wrapped up a week at the largest trade fair in Germany. We were represented by 70 Aussie wineries and a diverse line up of more than 350 wines at the 'ProWein Dusseldorf' Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with North America Regional General Manager Aaron Ridgway about how these trade events can directly connect us with members of the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A seafood farmer wants to raise more awareness around the Australian tuna industry. While 74% of us eat tuna, consuming more than 300 million cans each year. But none of it is Aussie farmed. Little Tuna Co-founder Kate Lamason took our this years Queensland Agrifutures Rural Woman's award and is spearheading the countries first canned tuna company. Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Kate saying this award will help her to boost the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: tariffs could be lifting, trialing fire vehicles and weather impacting food supply plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: farmers fight back at inquiry, Queensland roads get upgraded and new solar cells plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An inquiry into supermarket prices is hearing how farmers are being pressured to accept rebates from supermarkets. Suppliers are describing lopsided contracts in which they have no choice but to discount their produce to receive payments on time, or to stay in business with supermarkets, Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council Spokesman Jolyon Burnett about what the inquiry has heard so far. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: farming advocates speak at supermarket price inquiry, wine one step closer to China market, western flooding to affect eastern food supply, national forum on farmer mental health, plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farmers are expected to enjoy a strong year, recording widespread growth in milk supply across all dairying regions. A Rabobank report shows production reached 5.35 billion litres between July 2023 and January 2024 - up 2.5% on the year prior. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey to hear whether that trend will continue. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Efforts are being made to improve the grape and wine sector.. and to ensure its long-term viability. A taskforce has been formed to attack challenges being faced across Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Wine and Grape chief executive Lee McLean to hear about the planned approach. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: supermarkets scrutinised, major freight route flooded, fire management strategies in question - plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Numbat numbers are improving in parts of the lower Murray Darling region. The reintroduced populations in New South Wales and South Australia are reaching levels not seen since before the 2018-19 drought. The Yookamura Wildlife Sanctuary in South Australia has doubled its populations to 42. Rural report Emily Minney caught up with the sanctuary's ecologist Alexandra Ross to hear more about the recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female farmers are being celebrated with New South Wales Women's week, and a series of 12 events are being launch to support women in the Ag sector. The empowering Women in Farming Businesses events has been developed based on the needs of women in our regions. The in-person events aim to upskill and uplift those who are leading the industry forward. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with New South Wales Farmers Chief Executive Annabel Johnson about what the events aim to achieve. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's National Rural News: farmers hopeful supermarket probe will pave the way for change, cattle herd numbers decrease, female farmers recognised, the latest from the markets, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Businesses say they're hopeful the A-triple-C's probe into supermarket prices will improve competition across the regions. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals submission to the inquiry is encouraging the probe to look into regional business models. Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke to the BCCM Chief Executive Melina Morrison about its submission to the probe. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
