National Rural News Monday June 29

In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers again call for price transparency ahead of new season, rural vets to play a crucial role in bird flu management, Aus Post boss to face senate grilling -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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As Australia rushes to manage any potential outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza, rural vets are calling for more investment to protect biosecurity.

Two vets were the first discover the first of the bird infected with bird flu on a Western Australian beach.

Advocates say there's far too many veterinary vacancies, despite the crucial role they play in protecting Australia's future.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with the President of the Australian Veterinary Association Dr Diana Barker

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Experts say this week's dip in wool prices isn't cause for concern. 

The Eastern Market Indicator ended the week 46 cents lower than the week prior, after months of strong performances. 

Supply concerns are pushing the market up, as fashion and textiles industries and consumers turn their attention back to natural fibres. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Wool Exchange Senior Market Analyst Lionel Plunkett about the drop in prices. 

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In today's National Rural News: WA Poultry farmers prepare for the worst, RSPCA lays animal cruelty charges, what's behind a dip in wool prices -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Thursday June 25

In today's National Rural News: deadly strain of bird flu detected in a second state, farmer concerns over interest in data centres, successful uptake of virtual fencing on QLD farm -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Victorian farmers are calling for the agriculture sector to be protected, amid a data centre infrastructure boom. 

There are currently 30 proposed projects, which require land, energy and water. 

The Victorian Farmers Federation says the lessons from the state's renewable energy roll out need to be learned.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Ryan Milgate about farmers concerns. 

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National Rural News Wednesday June 24

In today's National Rural News: Chemical regulator makes it's decision about toxic herbicide use, Labor maintains it's prepared for an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, Opposition demands answers on post office closures -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Farmers will still be able to access a crucial herbicide, but Australia's farm chemicals regulator is imposing new limits.

Paraquat has been banned in 67 countries and neurologists have previously raised concerns about links to Parkinsons Disease. 

It's use here has been under review since 1997, and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authourity has now ruled it can be used safely, with significant restrictions. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with A-P-V-M-A  Chief Executive Scott Hansen about the changes. 

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National Rural News Tuesday June 23

In today's National Rural News: Investigations into the spread of H5N1 bird flu, China's import quota filled, fertiliser supply docks in Brisbane -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Australian beef bound for China will now incur a 55 percent tariff, after an import quota was filled. 

Some cargo already in transit before the limit was reached will now be subject to the duty. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global Agritrends Meat and Livestock Analyst Simon Quilty about what adjustments the sector has made.

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