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National Rural News Tuesday June 3

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2025/06/03

National Rural News Tuesday June 3In today's National Rural News: Shift in approach to contagious crop virus, funding boost to rural support services, ways to prevent livestock theft -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Costs proving to be a major barrier for the rollout...

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2025/06/03

Experts warn we may not know the true figure of rural crime -- especially the theft of livestock. Police are concerned about a spike in the number of stock thefts. Studies also show farmers aren't taking up modern technology to help prevent the theft of herds and flock because its too expensive. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with University of New England Criminology senior lecturer Kyle Mulrooney about the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday June 2

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2025/06/02

National Rural News Monday June 2In today's National Rural News: More financial relief on the way for drought stricken Victorian farmers, the definition of a primary producer in Queensland broadened, US tariffs on steel increasing -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

More farmers given access to disaster relief funding...

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2025/06/02

Queensland farmers will be able to access greater financial relief in natural disasters. The State Government has expanded the definition of a primary producer to include income from agricultural support services such as harvesting and mustering. Canegrowers Australia was among the lobby groups pushing for the change. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Dan Galligan about the decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Friday May 30

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2025/05/30

National Rural News Friday May 30In today's National Rural News: Merino sheep stolen from West Victorian property, New South Wales flood recovery continues, citrus growers gearing up for a bumper season -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:40

Citrus growers hopeful for a bumper season after...

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2025/05/30

Citrus growers are expecting a bumper 2025 season, after ideal weather conditions. Cold nights and clear days are helping lemons, oranges, mandarins and grapefruit colour up and mature. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Citrus Australia Chief Executive Nathan Hancock about the upcoming seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Thursday May 29

The Rural News ·

2025/05/29

National Rural News Thursday May 29In today's National Rural News: Flooded farmers hopeful more financial relief is on the way, Dairy producers feeling the pinch after varying weather conditions, the most popular region for city dwellers to live -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

Dairy production hampered by dry south and wet north

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2025/05/29

The dairy industry is expecting a weak start to the season, as a result of varying weather conditions across producing regions. South Australia and Victoria are in the grips of a drought which is creeping into southern NSW, while northern NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory has experienced high rainfall and record flooding. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Dairy Australia Analysis and Insights Manager Eliza Redfern about the how weather has affected production.See omnystudio.com/listener

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National Rural News Wednesday May 28

The Rural News ·

2025/05/28

National Rural News Wednesday May 28In today's National Rural News: Assistance rolled out for flooded New South Wales communities, Victorian Premier to meet with farmers on the drought, new research into what's killing blueberry crops -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Victorian Farmers Federation releases drought...

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2025/05/28

The Victorian Premier will meet with farmers today, to discuss appropriate and targetted drought responses. The Victorian Farmers Federation has developed the framework in conjunction with Agriculture Victoria, and it has been submitted to the state government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Brett Hosking about the framework, and what he expects from his meeting with Premier Jacinta AllanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Tuesday May 27

The Rural News ·

2025/05/27

National Rural News Tuesday May 27In today's National Rural News: Cattle and Lamb slaughter rates rise, NSW flooding disaster recovery effort begins, new ADHD regulations to benefit regional patients -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

Favourable conditions in the north offset...

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2025/05/27

The red meat sector has seen a rise in cattle and lamb slaughter volumes in the first quarter, as seasonal conditions bite. Cattle slaughter reached more than two million head, up 2% from the end of last year, while lamb slaughter is up 12% on the same time frame. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia senior market analyst Erin Lukey about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday May 26

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2025/05/26

National Rural News Monday May 26In today's National Rural News: Floodwaters in NSW begin to recede, Oyster farms off the Yorke Peninsula still in limbo, farmer concerns about Victorian state budget -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:11

Dairy cows washed away in NSW floods

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2025/05/26

As the recovery effort begins after the New South Wales Mid-North Coast's recent flooding disaster, the dairy industry warns shortages are likely. Livestock were washed away as the Manning River rose to record levels, while farmers on the Belmore River describe the conditions as diabolical. Producers in the region have still been struggling to recover from Ex-Cyclone Alfred in March. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with EastAusmilk Chief Executive Eric Danzi about how the region is faring after the

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5:29

Drought stricken farmers call for freight subsidies...

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2025/05/23

Industry groups are backing calls for a freight subsidy for drought stricken farmers transporting fodder to southern regions. Demand for hay from Northern Australia is on the rise, with concerns parts of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales in drought. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Australian Fodder Industry Association's Vanessa Curtis about the trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Friday May 23

The Rural News ·

2025/05/23

National Rural News Friday May 23In today's National Rural News: Emergency personnel are on the ground to assist in searches for people trapped in New South Wales floodwaters, producers are selling their livestock in record numbers as dams run dry, Central West ag-tech firm develops new treatment to boost soil health -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Southern drought creeping into NSW prompts fresh...

The Rural News ·

2025/05/22

Drought in South Australia and Victoria is stretching into Southern New South Wales. Dams in the Riverina are dry, and livestock producers are selling their herd and flock to save money. The New South Wales Farmers Association is calling for a range of support services from the state government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke about the situation with President Xavier Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Thursday May 22

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2025/05/22

National Rural News Thursday May 22 In today's National Rural News: Farmers grapple with growing drought and flooding crisis in NSW, Former PM weighs in on Coalition split, promising figures in goat meat production -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Wednesday May 21

The Rural News ·

2025/05/21

National Rural News Wednesday May 21In today's National Rural News: Coalition in crisis, telco accused of overstating its reach, a dip in tractor sales -- plus the latest from the market 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

What is behind a dip in tractor sales?

The Rural News ·

2025/05/21

New data has revealed Australian tractor dealerships are struggling to attract new buyers. Fewer than 800 tractors were sold across the nation over April, down 13 per cent compared to 2024. Australian Tractor and Machinery Association executive director Gary Northover spoke to Rural Reporter Toby Gough about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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