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Country Today - August 25th


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Wool production in Australia continues to fall, with the latest figures published this morning showing both wool and sheep numbers have fallen nearly 12 per cent in just one year.

A new rapid test method for measuring methane emissions in pastures.

With recent outbreaks of both foot and mouth and lumpy skin disease in Indonesia, Australia has funded workshops in Indonesia are helping to protect the livestock industries in both countries. 

Last week's store cattle sale at Wangaratta yarded several thousand head more than expected, with the light-on weaners making pretty good prices.

And a livestock donation drive to help a CFA Volunteers Group, continue it's fight against the fire services levy.

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