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National Rural News Tuesday September 23

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2025/09/23

In today's National Rural News: 'Rural Generalist' - formally recognised as a specialist medical field, warnings for potential parasitic worm activity in NSW, a honey bee genetic improvement program begins its first trials -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

'Rural Generalist' - formally recognised as...

The Rural News ·

2025/09/23

'Rural Generalist' has been recognised as a specialist medical field within the country's healthcare system. RGs are General Practitioners with additional training in emergency medicine and other disciplines. The recognition follows six years of lobbying by the RACGP. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with the college's Vice President Doctor Ramya Ramen about the move: Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee

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15:42

National Rural News Monday September 22

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2025/09/22

In today's National Rural News: Warnings over government's emissions reductions targets, funding to combat locust swarms, the best fresh fruit retailer named -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Farmers respond to the federal government's climate...

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2025/09/22

Lobby groups are welcoming the federal government's climate targets -- but warn it cannot be a one size fits all approach. The federal government aims reduce emissions by 62 to 70 per cent over the next decade. But the National Farmers Federation says while the targets are important, it cannot come at the cost of agriculture. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Interim Chief Executive Sue McCluskey about the N-F-F's response to the policy. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the

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15:42

National Rural News Friday September 19

The Rural News ·

2025/09/19

National Rural News Friday September 19 In today's National Rural News: The federal governments latest climate targets, Nationals push back on a plan to import bananas from the Philippines, Australian grain growers nervous after China's latest trade deal -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Mandatory process for wool growers wishing to have...

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2025/09/19

Wool producers are being reminded from January next year, they'll be required to provide their Property Identification Code to their broker From next year it'll be mandatory for growers to provide their PIC if they want their wool to be tested. The aim is to improve traceability efforts in the event of a biosecurity threat. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia General Manager Adam Dawes about the system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

National Rural News Thursday September 18

The Rural News ·

2025/09/18

National Rural News Thursday September 18 In today's National Rural News: Horticulture industry faces a mass exodus of growers, could Australia soon import bananas from the Philippines?, the first mango tray of the season goes under the hammer-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Horticulture industry faces a mass exodus of growers

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2025/09/18

A new report warns two in five growers are considering leaving the horticulture industry. AUSVEG has found 62 percent of farmers feel they are financially worse off than 12 months ago. It's also found compliance costs across the horticulture sector exceeds 200 million dollars. Rural Editor Emily Minney discussed the report with AUSVEG spokeswoman Lucy Gregg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Wednesday September 17

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2025/09/17

National Rural News Wednesday September 17 In today's National Rural News: New climate change report warns food security at risk, lobby groups concerned about lagging assessment times by the farm chemicals regulator, mop top found in potatoes purchased in stores -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Climate Risk Assesment paints a dire picture for the...

The Rural News ·

2025/09/17

The federal government has released the National Climate Risk Assessment warning agriculture and irrigation will be among the sectors affected if rising temperatures aren't addressed. Reduced amounts of stock feed, increased biosecurity threats and fruit sunburn in the horticulture sector are among some of the key concerns in the ag sector. The Nationals Irrigators Council is also warning current water sharing frameworks may not be applicable in a changing climate. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke

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15:42

National Rural News Tuesday September 16

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2025/09/16

National Rural News Tuesday September 16 In today's National Rural News: Small abattoirs welcome parliamentary inquiry into regional food production, tractor sales begin to increase, concerns methane emissions from groundwater not being monitored -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:19

New probe aimed at better suppoting paddock to plate...

The Rural News ·

2025/09/16

The federal government is launching a parliamentary committee to determine how to better support regional food production. The probe aims to identify ways to support small and medium businesses through better branding, labelling and certification. Submissions close on the 17th of October. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance Spokesman Glen Chapman about the inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Monday September 15

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2025/09/15

National Rural News Monday September 15 In today's National Rural News: Dairy production tipped to fall this season, wool industries call for unity on sustainability, Australian canola fields visible from space -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

Australian milk production projected to fall again...

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2025/09/15

Australian milk production is expected to fall again in the current season, by nearly two percent. The decline is being exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions and feed shortages. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Friday September 12

The Rural News ·

2025/09/12

National Rural News Friday September 12 In today's National Rural News: Drought pressures could delay virtual fencing rollout, expert warnings about bird flu outbreak, a new trade agreement to benefit apple growers -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Apple growers gain easier access to North American...

The Rural News ·

2025/09/12

The Apple industry is broadening its export markets, after a new trade deal was signed with Canada. Fresh apples can now be shipped to the North American country without fumigation or cold treatment. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Fruit Growers Victoria services manager Michael Crisera about the new marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Thursday September 11

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2025/09/11

National Rural News Thursday September 11 In today's National Rural News: Drought Forum wraps up for another two years, new digital cotton tracing platform hopes to safeguard the industry, more than 2 dozen jobs slashed at Bulla Dairy Foods -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

New digital cotton tracing platform hopes to...

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2025/09/11

A new digital platform is being developed to help cotton farmers better meet market demands. It's hoped the Australian Cotton Industry Data Platform can boost efficiency and strengthen traceability and transparency by improving communications and automating data. It's being developed by Cotton Research and Development Corporation. I spoke with Innovation General Manager Dr Mary Konnody about the technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

National Rural News Wednesday September 10

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2025/09/10

National Rural News Wednesday September 10 In today's National Rural News: Export values grow by $5 billion, fodder production workshops launched, technological innovation the focus of meat processing sector -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Export values grow by $5 billion off the back of...

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2025/09/10

The value of Australian Agricultural Exports has surged $5 billion in the past financial year off the back of red meat exports reaching an all-time high. It's the second highest export year on record with agriculture now accounting for just over 15 percent of the nation's total exported goods. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Industry Affairs Senior Manager Neil Burgess about the data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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