National Rural News Tuesday March 3

In today's National Rural News: Government monitoring Middle East conflict, new tool to help the wine industry, a strong year for the horticulture sector -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The dairy industry has released its new plan to improve profitability, innovation and sustainability within the sector, by the end of the decade. 

The strategy has been drafted after an 18 month consultation process, aiming to develop a profitable and sustainable industry. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Dairy Australia Chairman Paul Roderick about the plan.

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National Rural News Monday March 2

In today's National Rural News: Record rainfall over Outback Australia, tensions heighten in the Middle East, illegal fishermen spark biosecurity concerns -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The latest Agricultural snapshot shows the sector is well placed to handle trade, climate and productivity challenges. 

ABARES figures show the industry has grown 45 percent over the past 20 years. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Jared Greenville says about the figures.

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In today's National Rural News: Drought stricken farmers prepare for rain, concerns over trainee doctor proposal, what is Australia's risk of Lumpy Skin Disease? -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Doctors warn a plan to make training in the bush a mandatory part of study, could do more harm than good.

The Rural Doctors Association warns forcing trainee General Practitioners to take up a position outside of the major cities could push them out of the practice all together. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Peta Rutherford about the association's concerns. 

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National Rural News Thursday February 26

In today's National Rural News: Australia to push for a wide ranging exemption from US tariffs, exports reach a new benchmark, shippers call for competition reform  -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Growers are considering rolling out drones which look like birds to protect their orchards. 

The Canadian-made drones are designed to look like falcons, and mimic the birds behaviour, to scare off other birds. 

As drought conditions persist in Victoria, birds have turned their attention to horticultural crops like apples and pears. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Fruit Growers Victoria Grower Services Manager Michael Crisera about a potential rollout

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National Rural News Wednesday February 25

In today's National Rural News: Trade minister to meet with his EU counterpart, Victorian farmers prepare to block access to their farms, concerns around the health star rating label -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The Olive industry is concerned changes to health star ratings on all food packaging, could damage its reputation. 

The five star health rating labels on all Australian packaged food could become mandatory. 

But the Australian Olive Association says under the current model, processed oils like Canola and Sunflower could be rated higher than olive oil.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Michael Southan about the industry's concerns.

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