Country Today

Country Today - August 13th


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First up, to Victoria’s $2.5 billion annual dairy export trade, and today you’ll hear that demand for Australian dairy products is booming in Asia. 

We’ll talk about the new buzz work sustainable agriculture. Silvo pastures. Silvo being Greek for forests.

You’ll hear about the latest in artificial intelligence and how its advancing crop spraying technology.

Farming Sustainably doesn't have to be more expensive. Using efficient water management strategies for crops such as wheat, canola and barley is good for the climate AND it's profitable.

Canada is having one of its worst wildfire season this year and Australia has been to the rescue. Captain Ian Hamley of the Portland Fire Brigade has spent the past three weeks supporting Canada’s firefighting battles.

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