National Rural News Monday September 1

In today's National Rural News: Regional Investment Corporation given a billion dollar boost, Rural Road Safety Month gets underway, New technology hoped to disrupt algal blooms -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Controversial legislation allowing energy companies access to prime agricultural land has passed Victorian Parliament. 

The legislation introduces new powers energy providers building transmission towers and other renewable energy projects to enter private land with support from police. 

Farmers are voicing their frustration and anger at the plan, which could see them fined up to 8000 dollars if they refuse officers access to their land. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking about the situation. 

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National Rural News Friday August 29

In today's National Rural News: Potato mop-top detections in Tasmania grow, Industry concerns about a retailer's push to gain access to NLIS, government funding to bolster the sheep industry supply chain -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The South Australian government will continue to fund a series of workshops to support producers struggling through the drought. 

The Red Meat Challenges Program delivers targeted workshops and community events focusing on livestock management, recovery planning and resilience. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Livestock SA Chief Executive Travis Tobin about the scheme.

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National Rural News Thursday August 28

In today's National Rural News: New report warns services likely to be underfunded and understaffed in the regions, 43 million dollar investment in drought resilience in NSW, dairy land values reaching all-time highs -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new report warns critical services like aged care and mental health support are harder to access in the regions. 

The Anglicare Australia report has found regional services are more likely to face underfunding, short-term contracts and staff shortages. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Kasey Chambers about the findings

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National Rural News Wednesday August 27

In today's National Rural News: Wool production forecast falls again, questions raised about pork industry's quality assurance scheme, calls for biosecurity reform -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Australia's wool production is expected to hit levels not seen in more than a century. 

The latest estimate from the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee suggests 251.5 million kilograms of wool will be produced this financial year, down 10.2% year-on-year. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Committee Chairman Stephen Hill about the latest forecast.

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National Rural News Tuesday August 26

In today's National Rural News: 12 million dollars in bird flu preparedness funding announced, freight industry reacts to federal government's new national strategy, bolstering Queensland's biosecurity-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Freight Industry is welcoming the federal government's updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. 

Since the strategy was first implemented in 2019, the sector has faced a range of challenges, including the pandemic, delays and route damage due to weather, and global tensions hampering trade. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight Trade Alliance General Manger of Operations Tom Jensen about strengthening the supply chain

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