National Rural News Thursday November 27

In today's National Rural News: Citrus producers raising the alarm, insights into what farmers are using RIC loans for, new deal between Australian and New Zealand farm chemical regulators -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new report shows a leading rural charity delivered almost 10 thousand hay bales, 170 water tanks and nearly 12 million litres of household water in the last financial year. 

Rural Aid's Impact Report shows registrations of farming families doubled compared to the year prior. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive John Warlters about the vital work they do.

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In today's National Rural News: Farmers take up fight against gas project, should pain-free mulesing be mandated nationwide, crops damaged by hail -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Monday November 24

In today's National Rural News: Pork industry joins call for changes to country of origin labelling, Industry representatives appointed to National Food Council, regional property prices accelerate -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Pork Industry is calling for an overhaul of country of origin labels, with producers concerned consumers aren't fully aware of the produce they're buying. 

Nearly 70 percent of ham and bacon on supermarket shelves is made from imported pork products. 

Australian Pork is launching a new campaign, saying the green triangle and gold kangaroo isn't always indicative of Australian-made produce.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Margo Andrae about the renewed campaign.

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National Rural News Friday November 21

In today's National Rural News: EU free trade talks resume, dairy farmers anger over American dairy, big four bank launches new rural banking service -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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One of the big four banks is launching a new pilot program to improve access to services in rural areas. 

From next year, Westpac will run a mobile banking service to provide face to face and private sessions from bankers making fortnightly visits to the regions. 

It has also extended its moratorium on regional branch closures until the next decade. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Regional General Manager for Westpac Agribusiness Peta Ward about the program, and how benefit those in the bush.

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National Rural News Thursday November 20

In today's National Rural News: NSW farmers call on energy minister to visit, rice crop shrinks, industry pushback against container deposit schemes including wine bottles-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The wine industry is raising concerns about additional administrative and financial costs of expanding a key recycling scheme. 

Various Container Deposit Schemes across the country will soon accept wine bottles. 

But the sector warns it just creates more regulatory burden for an already struggling industry. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean about the concerns.

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