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Concerns about Foot and Mouth Disease have dominated the airwaves of late but farmers are getting on with business and watching the livestock markets in Australia as the Flow Country Viewpoint program zeroes in on some of the major market movements in cattle and sheep.

Grain Producers SA is trialling technology to improve South Australian grain farmers' mobile and internet connectivity in what is arguably the biggest issue facing farmers in regional Australia, supported by AgriFutures, as the farming lobby group launches a website www.worstgrainroadssa.com.au for SA farming communities to nominate the worst road to focus lobbying efforts on immediate improvements

The Liberal MP for Grey responded on Flow FM to Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth's claims that the Coalition in office had not produced evidence that the cashless debit card trial in Ceduna had produced positive outcomes for the community.

The Labor minister for water, regional development and equality and Eastern Victoria MLC speaks with FlowFM regional listeners about the new Living Local fund to help community groups invigorate their communities. More information: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/living-local-regional-fund#:~:text=The%20Living%20Local%20%E2%80%93%20Regional%20Community%20Grants%20Program%20is%20open%20to,eligible%20equipment%20and%20minor%20refurbishments.

The Emergency Services Minister and member for Cootamundra in southern New South Wales speaks with Flow listeners about one of the most effective ways Australians can support flood-affected NSW communities with their donations, and how FRNSW is ready to help householders update their home fire safety to prevent injury or death from keeping warm during the winter

Is Victoria adequately prepared for the multi-pronged biosecurity challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Indonesia, particularly Bali? That's part of the conversation with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Victoria after a deputy leadership change brought on by a MP's decision not to contest the November election

The Nationals' member for Lowan in western Victoria was chosen by party colleagues on Monday night as deputy leader to replace Steph Ryan, who is not recontesting Euroa at the November 2022 state election.

Data emerging from the northern hemisphere as crops roll in - and movements of food out of Russia and Ukraine - have hit wheat and canola prices, Market Check's Andrew Retallick discusses with Flow listeners for Friday's Country Viewpoint program

Cattle prices have taken a dive from record highs but are still healthy, as Thomas Elder Markets' (www.thomaseldermarkets.com.au) Matt Dalgleish chats with Flow listeners for Friday's Country Viewpoint program

A volume of wool not seen for around 3 years is coming on the market this week after a downturn in prices for sellers in the opening auctions of the 2022/23 trading year - and Michell Wool will be at the Bendigo Sheep Show, perhaps with some footballing talent in the lineup