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4:54

Changes to workers hours on PALM scheme walked back

The Rural News ·

2025/10/22

The federal government has walked back plans forcing employers to offer some workers a guaranteed 30 hours of work on farms. The requirement of 30 hours of work a week for PALM workers was due to be rolled out in April. But the federal government will now require an average of 30 hours over four weeks. The National Farmers Federation is welcoming the changes. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Workplace Relations General Manager Michael Pyres about the shift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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National Rural News Tuesday October 21

The Rural News ·

2025/10/21

National Rural News Tuesday October 21 In today's National Rural News: Fresh reminders to be on alert for bird flu, bumper winter grain harvest forecast, are fodder prices about to drop? -- 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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5:19

Bumper winter grain harvest forecast

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2025/10/21

Australia is tipped to harvest a larger winter grain crop this year, according to new analysis. Rabobank forecasts the total volume to reach more than 62 million tonnes, up 6.4% on the year prior. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Head of RaboResearch Stefan Vogel about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Monday October 20

The Rural News ·

2025/10/20

National Rural News Monday October 20 In today's National Rural News: Suppliers urged to have their say on their relationship with supermarkets, SA producers urge the state government to get the ball rolling on virtual fencing, the NFF welcomes a new president -- 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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4:18

South Australian producers urge the state government...

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2025/10/20

South Australian Producers are urging the new environment minister to make virtual fencing among her top priorities. Lucy Hood has taken over the portfolio from Susan Close, who has retired from politics. The livestock industry has been waiting for regulation since February. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Livestock SA Chairwoman Gillian Fennell about the issueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Friday October 17

The Rural News ·

2025/10/17

National Rural News Friday October 17 In today's National Rural News: Farmers concern over conservationist's push for environmental sustainability practices for food security strategy, NSW farmers push back against proposed transmission lines through their properties, grape producers second best season on record -- 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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4:13

Table grape producers notch their second best season...

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2025/10/17

New figures suggest Australian table grape producers have achieved their second best season on record. 230 thousand metric tonnes were produced last year -- a 20 percent increase on the year prior. Domestic consumption and export demand for Australian table grapes have both grown over the past year. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank Analyst Pia Piggot about the figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

National Rural News Thursday October 16

The Rural News ·

2025/10/16

National Rural News Thursday October 16 In today's National Rural News: SA Government calls for apology from state opposition, grain growers facing difficult decisions on crops, a new way to prepare farmers for climate change -- 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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5:08

Virtual reality technology aims to help farmers...

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2025/10/16

A new virtual reality platform has been launched to help farmers better prepare for adverse weather events. The 'Your Season, Your Success' immersive platform has been developed by Start Beyond. It allows producers to virtually run trial and error on various climate strategies before implementing them on farm. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Start Beyond Chief Executive and Co-founder Angus Stevens about the technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Wednesday October 15

The Rural News ·

2025/10/15

National Rural News Wednesday October 15 In today's National Rural News: Federal Opposition welcomes backdown on super tax, 16 million dollars in funding for SA aquaculture businesses, raising awareness about the barriers to rural education -- 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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4:44

Barriers to education in rural Australia

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2025/10/15

Advocates are raising awareness about the barriers facing children trying to access education in rural Australia. The Isolated Children's Parents Association is launching Rural and Remote Education Day. They're asking everyone to wear red in support of the campaign. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with I-C-P-A President Louise Martin about the importance of the campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Tuesday October 14

The Rural News ·

2025/10/14

National Rural News Tuesday October 14 In today's National Rural News: Farmland values plateau in 2025, government backs down on contentious changes to super, banana industry continues to pushback against imports from the Philippines -- 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

Seasonal conditions behind a plateau in farmland values

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2025/10/14

New figures show farmland values across the nation have continued to plateau in the first half of the year. According to the latest report from Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, the median price of farmland fell to $9 885 a hectare. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Senior Agricultural Analyst Sean Hickey about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News Monday October 13

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2025/10/13

National Rural News Monday October 13 In today's National Rural News: Farmer concerns over agribusiness merger, extra biosecurity measures to protect bees in SA, more Australian blueberries bound for Vietnam -- 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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3:29

Farmer concerns over agribusiness merger

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2025/10/13

Producers believe the merger of two major agribusiness could lead to less competition. Elders' $475 million takeover of Delta Agribusiness has been given the go-ahead by the ACCC. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with New South Wales Farmers Vice President Rebecca Reardon about her concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

National Rural News Friday October 10

The Rural News ·

2025/10/10

In today's National Rural News: Agribusiness takeover approved, dairy farm profitability falls, supporting young station workers -- 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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3:58

Better supporting young station workers

The Rural News ·

2025/10/10

A new mentorship program is helping station workers cope with the challenges of life on remote properties. The Kelpie Concept connects workers across Australia with mentors who understand the pressures of long days and isolation. Many of those starting work on stations have just finished school, and for some it is the first time they are away from their families. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Kelpie Concept founder Bebe Manns about the program. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe

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3:52

Lure created to prevent costly beetle attacks

The Rural News ·

2025/10/09

Victorian scientists have developed a word-first beetle lure for managing almond crops without pesticides. The new trap uses pheromones and yeast scents to attract the almond beetle, which causes millions in crop damage each year. Trials in the Sunraysia region show it can cut damage by around 60 per cent. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Senior Research Scientist Dr Samantha Edlley about the development. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast:

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15:42

National Rural News Wednesday October 8

The Rural News ·

2025/10/08

In today's National Rural News: Tougher weed killer on the cards for farmers, a positive yield forecast for cotton growers, Aussie bananas get the spotlight-- 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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4:21

SA farmers unite in mental health campaign

The Rural News ·

2025/10/08

South Australian farmers are uniting to raise awareness around the importance of mental wellbeing in times of uncertainty. The Weather it Together campaign encourages farmers to focus on what they can control, stay connected, and ask for help when needed. Producers say while the rain has returned, the emotional toll of recent dry years will take longer to recover from. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Weather it Together Founder Kate Gunn. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe

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