In today's National Rural News: NSW called out for basin compliance failures, what record opening prices mean for dairy, the country's winter bushfire outlook, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Entrepreneurs and business leaders are unearthing talent in Indigenous, flood and bushfire-affected communities across regional Australia...

10 of which have been selected as part of a Westpac grants program to attend the Social Enterprise World Forum.

Among the recipients is Young Farmers Connect Principal Coordinator Joel Orchard.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with him to hear more about the grant and why the push to make social changes within the ag sector is on the rise.

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In today's National Rural News: cost of living pressures tipped to linger, China's trade bargain, sand slug affecting Murray-Darling Basin flows, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The egg industry is seeking community assistance for a fifth consecutive year, to help inform the future of the sector.

Data, collected from a nationwide survey, will ensure egg farmers can continue meeting the public's standards and expectations.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Australian Eggs Managing Director Rowan McMonnies who says responding to the needs of consumers will ensure operations can continue for years to come.

Consumers can take part in the survey at https://www.australianeggs.org.au/what-we-do/sustainable-production/sustainability-framework

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In today's National Rural News: China trade prospects under a new federal government, cane growers' desperate plea, tough decisions in the wake of recent flooding, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Researchers are screening different varieties of wheat in an effort to improve drought and heat resilience.

Flinders University is taking part in a US study - comparing Australian genetic markers and conditions with findings from international field sites.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with researcher Doctor Crystal Sweetman to hear more about the project and benefits for the industry.

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In today's National Rural News: ag industry cyber security warning, milk prices in the spotlight, the social benefits of saleyards, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Public land managers are being told they need to hold up their end of the bargain, as weed numbers explode in regional communities.

New South Wales Farmers is calling on the state government to boost funding for training and compliance measures, to make sure towns aren't being overrun by invasive species.

Rural reporter Madelaine McNeill caught up with New South Wales Farmers Biosecurity chairman Ian McColl to talk about the issue, and potential risks.

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In today's National Rural News: AGL demerger canned, weather radar providing real-time data, cane producers expecting a strong harvest, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: A Victorian MP to run for Nationals leadership, a major study into goat productivity, a scam warning, plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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