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National Rural News Tuesday August 26

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2025/08/26

National Rural News Tuesday August 26 In today's National Rural News: 12 million dollars in bird flu preparedness funding announced, freight industry reacts to federal government's new national strategy, bolstering Queensland's biosecurity-- 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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4:51

Industry reacts to the federal government's updated...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/26

The Freight Industry is welcoming the federal government's updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. Since the strategy was first implemented in 2019, the sector has faced a range of challenges, including the pandemic, delays and route damage due to weather, and global tensions hampering trade. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight Trade Alliance General Manger of Operations Tom Jensen about strengthening the supply chainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Monday August 25

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2025/08/25

National Rural News Monday August 25 In today's National Rural News: Major dairy company moves to sell its consumer brands, questions over PFAS contamination in regional NSW, bolstering the supply chain with new National Freight Strategy-- 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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4:10

Advocates raise the alarm about the spread of fire...

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2025/08/25

A shipment of bricks is being blamed for the spread of Red Imported Fire Ants into Central Queensland. Nests have been detected at five mine sites in Bowen's Basin. It comes six weeks after a fire ant nest was uncovered at a mine site in Broadmeadow - the region's first detection. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with The Invasive Species Council's Reece Pianta, who warns further spread is likely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Friday August 22

The Rural News ·

2025/08/22

In today's National Rural News: Australian beef, lamb and mutton production soars to record highs in the last financial year, the Prime Minister announces a new algae testing facility in Adelaide, a feral pig poison gains traction in the domestic 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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5:05

Poisonous paste used for feral pig control gains...

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2025/08/22

A poisonous paste originally used for feral pig control is gaining traction in the domestic sector. Hoggone contains a unique form of sodium nitrite, which kills a pig quickly by draining oxygen from the brain. Scientists say a refined version of the product is showing promising trends in euthenasing swine in the event of a possible disease outbreak. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with the National Feral Pig Action Plan's Management Coordinator Dr Heather Channon about how it can help farmers

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15:42

National Rural News Thursday August 21

The Rural News ·

2025/08/21

In today's National Rural News: Red meat production suffers fall in the last quarter, experts call for more dwellings in the regions to combat nationwide housing shortfalls, Far North Queensland cotton growers welcome bumper crop -- 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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3:38

Far North Queensland's cotton growers welcome bumper...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/21

Cotton growers in Far North Queensland are experiencing a bumper crop. Yields in the region are usually four bales per hectare, but growers say this year's crop is closer to seven bales per hectare. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Cotton Australia General Manager Michael Murray about the crop. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

National Rural News Wednesday August 20

The Rural News ·

2025/08/20

National Rural News Wednesday August 20 In today's National Rural News: 189,000 jobs supported by the red meat processing sector, algal bloom financial relief expanded, varroa mite detected in Gippsland -- 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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4:30

New research shows 189,000 jobs supported by the red...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/20

A new report has found the red meat processing sector is a significant employer in Australia. The Australian Meat Processor Corporation research shows more than 189 thousand jobs across 300 communities are supported by the sector. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Markets and Insights Manager Seamus Hoban about the researchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Tuesday August 19

The Rural News ·

2025/08/19

National Rural News Tuesday August 19 In today's National Rural News: Milk production levels falter, grape exporter fines more than a million dollars, cane burning returns to central Queensland -- 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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4:49

Why canegrowers in Central Queensland are burning...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/19

An abundance of standover from last year's cane crop in North Queensland is leading to a rise in pre-harvest burn offs. The practice was largely phased out in the region when new harvester technology was developed in the 1990s. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Mackay Canegrowers Chairman Joseph Borg about the events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday August 18

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2025/08/18

In today's National Rural News: tragedy on a regional highway, animal activist group loses court battle, the date industry experiencing a rise in demand -- 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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5:06

Australia's fledgling date industry experiencing...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/18

There are hopes a shift in consumer trends could help date growers become more established in Australia's agriculture sector. The Australian Date Growers Association says producers are experiencing a surge in demand. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Produce distribution company Freshmax's Mike Tyler. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Friday August 15

The Rural News ·

2025/08/15

National Rural News Friday August 15 In today's National Rural News: Growers unsure what potato crop virus means for the industry, renewed call for water infrastructure projects in Victoria, Flanno for a Farmer day returns for another year -- 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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4:35

Wear a flannelette shirt to support farmer mental...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/15

A fundraising campaign asking Australians to don a flannelette shirt is up and running for another year. Today marks Flanno for a Farmer -- with charity Farm Angels aiming to raise money and awareness for the mental, emotional and financial burdens of our primary producers. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Chief Executive Jason Law about the initiative. If you or someone you know needs help call Lifeline on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

National Rural News Thursday August 14

The Rural News ·

2025/08/14

National Rural News Thursday August 14 In today's National Rural News: Government opens consultation on national food security strategy, potato crop virus detected in Australia for the first time, graziers warned to vaccinate cattle against disease -- 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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4:24

North Queensland graziers on alert for blackleg disease

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2025/08/14

Northern Queensland Graziers are being urged to vaccinate cattle against a disease rarely seen the region. Blackleg is a fatal disease caused by bacterial spores in the soil, and often affects younger cows. A farmer in Torrens Creek lost almost 40 head of cattle to the disease. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to AgForce Queensland Cattle Board President Lloyd Hicks about the illnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Wednesday August 13

The Rural News ·

2025/08/13

National Rural News Wednesday August 13 In today's National Rural News: Promising outlook for beef producers, questions raised about the federal government's agriculture roundtable, Australia encouraged to become a regional leader in food security -- 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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5:38

Beef the big winner in Bendigo Bank's latest...

The Rural News ·

2025/08/13

The latest market insights suggest a range of commodities had a positive outlook last month. Research from Bendigo Bank shows widespread rain has marked a turning point for winter cropping, and demand for Australian beef remains at record highs. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Agribusiness Senior Manager of Industry Affairs Neil Burgess about the latest outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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