National Rural News Wednesday February 12
 
In today's National Rural News: Researchers say corporations hold the key to ending exploitation of migrant workers, Passengers left scrambling to make alternate travel arrangements, South Australia on alert-- plus the latest from the markets and more.
 
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RMIT University researchers analysed photographs of the working conditions and interviewed workers on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme. 

They've found participants were sent to isolated Rural towns, and were often expected to work overtime. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Professor Shelley Marshall about the findings

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National Rural News Tuesday February 11
 
In today's National Rural News: Could Australia be exempt from US tariffs on steel?, improving medicine affordability in the bush, lagging vegetable consumption rates-- plus the latest from the markets and more.
 
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It's hoped a new campaign will encourage shoppers to buy and eat more vegetables, in a  bid to save a struggling industry. 

New data suggests Australians are only eating 1-point-8 serves of veggies a day.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with AUSVEG Chief Executive Michael Coote about the lower consumption rates. 

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National Rural News Monday February 10
 
In today's National Rural News: Victorian farm in quarantine after new bird flu case, promising start to the year for red meat exporters, the future of post offices in doubt -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
 
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Red meat exports look set to continue record breaking momentum this year. 

Beef exports hit more than 81 thousand tonnes, the highest January volume on record. 

Lamb exports fell 4 percent, but Mutton is up 17 percent. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia Market Analyst Tim Jackson about the latest export figures

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National Rural News Friday February 7
 
In today's National Rural News: Wild Weather continues to hamper North Queensland, misinformation about fire ant eradication circulating, new lamb deli products hit supermarket shelves -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
 
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Farmers in North Queensland are bracing for extensive crop damage, as the region is lashed by wild weather. 

Banana and Sugarcane crops are underwater in the Tully growing region -- with more rain on the way. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Canegrowers Chief Executive Dan Galligan, who says it's just the latest setback for the industry

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National Rural News Thursday February 6
 
In today's National Rural News: Banana and sugar cane crops underwater as heavy rain lashes Queensland, wool production at the lowest level in more than a century, live sheep exports fall -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
 
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Wild Weather continues to lash North Queensland, with towns cut off by floodwaters, and homes and businesses left without power. 

There are also concerns about farming, with banana and sugar cane crops underwater. 

Banana Growers Association says there have also been delays to bananas already in transit. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chairman Leon Collins about the challenges the industry now faces

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