In today's National Rural News: fears of fuel theft, ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves west across the Top End, farmers facing a "rabbit explosion" -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The Invasive Species Council warns we're facing a rabbit explosion.

Rural reporter Brady Evans spoke with Council Chief Executive Jack Gough to discuss the situation and how best to tackle rising rabbit populations:

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In today's National Rural News: fuel supply taskforce welcomed, cyclone hits far north Queensland, a concert for fire affected farmers -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The main body representing farmers is welcoming a new Fuel Supply Taskforce.

Wholesalers have been restricting diesel supply into the regions, blaming the conflict in the Middle East.

The government says the taskforce will make sure fuel is able to get to where it's needed.

National Rural News Canberra Correspondent Nelson Scott spoke with N-F-F President Hamish McIntyre. 

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Researchers have identified two locations as the most likely entry points for lumpy skin disease virus into Australia.

Rural Reporter Brady Evans caught up with Professor Ricardo Magalhaes from the University of Queensland's School of Veterinary Science to go through the details.

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In today's National Rural News: National Cabinet fuel meeting, cyclone update, where lumpy skin is most likely to hit in Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: New Shadow Ag Minister outlines priorities, EU trade deal edges closer to ratification, a major funding boost for the cotton industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The new Shadow Agriculture Minister says the issue of food and fibre security will be his primary focus.

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has unveiled his revised Shadow Ministry after replacing David Littleproud. 

Long time Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester has been elevated to the Ag portfolio. 

He spoke with Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick to outline his priorities in the role. 

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In today's National Rural News: Could the war in Iran push up food prices?, new shadow agriculture minister unveiled, the livestock export industry's emissions calculated -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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A new study has examined the carbon footprint of the country's livestock export industry. 

The assessment tracked the emissions of cattle and sheep from pre-export quarantine yards through to their destination. 

Integrity Ag's Doctor Stephen Wiedmann spoke with Rural Editor Emily Minney about the findings. 

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