This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Agribusiness:

Surely the BOM hasn't got it wrong?!

https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6654388/bom-defends-summer-dry-forecast-in-spite-of-wet-spell/?cs=4770

Bottled OJ under threat

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-02-26/orange-juice-in-bottles-under-threat-in-australia/12001156

Politics:

Only a quarter of water for fodder program delivered

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-28/only-a-quarter-of-water-for-fodder-delivered-to-farms/11979452

Community:

Jacinda Adern burns ScoMo while he stands 1m away. Respectful? In her rights? Election motivations to appear decisive?

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/jacinda-ardern-slams-australias-deportation-policy-during-joint-press-conference-with-scott-morrison/news-story/541f839dd9c2c8c375bec88b8544f45b

Selfies on the salt lake

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-01/victoria-selfies-sea-lake-chinese-media-weibo-farmers-wife/11998822

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This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Agribusiness:

Auctions Plus breaks their monthly listings record

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-04-11/cattle-auction-website-auctionsplus-breaks-monthly-listings/8434234

Politics:

Water harvesting ban lifted

https://www.smh.com.au/national/water-harvesting-ban-lifted-after-direct-pleas-from-farming-lobby-boss-20200220-p542u2.html

Community:

Rain Guilt. Story on ABC Western Qld on FB about Rain Guilt. Talk about the complicated relationship with rain.

https://www.facebook.com/jessicavanvonderenABC/videos/547246955877953/

Shoutouts:

Competition update: Don't forget you've got one week left to enter for your chance to win our brilliant little prize pack and a slab (or carton or case depending which side of the border you're on) of Longtrail's finest...

https://gleam.io/NCpeb/beating-around-the-bush-30k-giveaway

My Favourite Plenary is Bonus Episode that will be in feed before this goes to air

Fleur gives her Top 3 (or maybe 4) take homes from this past week's Agrifutures EvokeAg Conference in Melbourne.

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Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/

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Special Bonus episode where we let you sneak peek (or relive) inside Agrifuture's EvokeAg 2020 Conference in Melbourne this week.

We bring you the Agi-tators Panel, facilitated by Barry Cassidy and a star studded panel:

Bill Hurditch - The Fifith Estate

Jack Cowin - Hungry Jacks

John Henderson - AirTree Ventures

Rachel Neumann - Amazon Web Services

This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Agribusiness

The land of leasing? Leasing trend set to rise when drought breaks

https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/listings-drought-to-trigger-surge-in-farmland-leasing-20200207-p53ypo

Bundaberg Rum blunder?

https://www.facebook.com/388056525306104/posts/615099685935119/

Community

Big news for the community of Kimba

https://indaily.com.au/news/2020/02/13/kimba-nuclear-dump-laws-hit-parliament/

Shoutouts

30K Giveaway! We cracked the 30k mark (we're actually getting closer to 35 now) so we are celebrating!

Follow the link below to be sent to our Prize pack giveaway which includes:

•Kim Storey from "What does a Farmer Look Like" has offered a book to give away!

•Graziher Mag and cap

•Botanical tie!!

•BATB Sticker and tote bag

https://gleam.io/NCpeb/beating-around-the-bush-30k-giveaway AND to sweeten the deal Wade has offered a Case of the 'Smashable' Longtrail Lager to the best iTunes review over the next fortnight!! So get your 5 star fingers out and leave a review!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/beating-around-the-bush/id1138785786

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Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/

Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - [email protected]

This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Politics

Cabinet Reshuffle:

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2020/02/06/nationals-cabinet-reshuffle-2020/

Will Canavan cross the floor?:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/matt-canavan-reserves-right-to-cross-floor-against-coalition/news-story/4ed6c102bb30f47832b031785fd0daed

Agribusiness

Water sharing woes:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/nsw-victoria-anger-as-queensland-farmers-get-their-fill-of-water/news-story/66a2068eb58d2285efd091c3165852ce

Community

Coronavirus threat:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-sars/11947010

Shout-out: to Engage & Create Consulting launching their Engage Course and offering Listeners a discount!

Being a female business owner in regional Australia is amazing, right? But it also comes with its fair share of challenges... The girls at Engage & Create Consulting understand this all too well so they developed the ENGAGE e-course: a road map to clarity, confidence & connection in your business. Their next live round starts March 5th - head to engageandcreateconsulting.com.au and use code ENGAGERBC for $150 off course fees

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This is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.com

Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/

Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - [email protected]

This week's BATB bonus episode: Nationals leadership - an interview with Sue Middleton.

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Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/

Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - [email protected]

This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Agribusiness

Spike in the cattle market on the back of some green pick?

https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6607057/sharp-rain-induced-spikes-the-cattle-market-story-for-2020/

Widespread rain - this weeks it was SA and Vic's turn

https://www.theland.com.au/story/6609065/rain-band-delivers-over-sa-vic/?cs=4937

Politics

Batter Up - Bridget McKenzie it's your turn!

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/15/coalition-gave-out-100m-election-grants-not-assessed-merit

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/feb/02/sports-rort-dutton-backs-beleaguered-mckenzie-saying-ive-got-confidence-in-bridget

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-02/morrison-bridget-mckenzie-sports-rort-political-vulnerabilty/11917884

Community

Japan's rural communities are dying - what can we learn? Sound familiar?

https://theconversation.com/when-a-countrys-towns-and-villages-face-extinction-88398

Shout Outs

NAB's extra long weekend for employees to spend in Regional bushfire affected communities.

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This week's BATB bonus episode brings you the Australia Day Address from Grace Brennan.

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This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

We give our views on Climate Change and more importantly Climate Change Leadership

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/bloodcurdling-insanity-real-reason-sco...

Where is the Australia Day lamb Ad MLA?

Australia Day - change the date?

Australia Day awards.

Congratulations to these contributors to Agriculture and rural communities on the AM Member of the Order of Australia list:

Mrs Georgina Jane SOMERSET

Dr Anne Marie ASTIN

Mr Bruce Richard BROWN

Mr Lyndon Mayfield BROWN

Ms Marita Louise COWIE

Dr Graham John FAICHNEY

Ms Keelen Marie MAILMAN

The late Professor Steven Russell RAINE

Dr Robert Jeffrey SWARD

Mr Richard Ashton WARNER

Congrats to them and also to those that made the OAM and AC lists.

Who are the local heroes in your area that made local lists? We'd love to hear about them.

We finish the show with this speech made to the US Government by their Minister for Agriculture on why we should celebrate farmers: https://twitter.com/DerrickJosi/status/1119703358611136514

Keep an eye out for Bonus Episode this week that brings you Grace Brennan's Australia Day address. We think she nailed it talking about the need to change the narrative around drought and the Aussie bush battler.

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This is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.com

Hosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/

Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - [email protected]

This week's take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.

Agribusiness

Gina's Red Meat Levy Plan:

https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6573636/big-red-meat-levy-payers-put-forward-new-industry-reform-plan/

https://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/6577841/hancock-alternative-red-meat-plan-gathers-support/?cs=4707

The demand for non-mulesed wool from the fashion industry isn't welcomed by producers putting uneccesary pressure on practice change - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-18/wool-producers-under-pressure-to-stop-mulesing-fashion-industry/11871706

Politics

Bushfires: Go to The Farm Table for fantastic coverage of relevant Bushfire Assistance and news by State: https://farmtable.com.au/boost-category/2019-2020-bushfires/

Fundraising: Where does your money actually go? Have a think before jumping on public campaigns. Hats off to Celeste Barbers campaign breaking $50M at time of recording!! Where does that go? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-14/celeste-barber-facebook-fundraiser-is-complicated/11861146

Community

Some of the best stories come through at the worst of times. Two initiatives we saw that we thought were ace were:

Road Trip For Good - https://www.roadtripforgood.org.au/locale/roadtrip-for-good

Its My Shout - https://www.itsmyshout.com.au/

Shout Outs

Fluxx App - Check out this cracker from Nick Dyer in Alpha, Qld. Its the Uber for freight Fleur reckons: https://www.facebook.com/Fluxxit

http://www.fluxxit.com.au

Grace Brennan given Aus Day address honour! How cool is this - Buy From The Bush Founder has been asked to give the Australia Day address. This is exactly what we need to hear this year! Bravo!!

Feedback

Great to hear from Andrew Freshwater, not so great to hear about his experience the last few weeks in his region with air quality. Check out yours here: http://aqicn.org/map/australia/

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