The Rural News

A drone that emits noises is proving to be a unique way to keep H5 bird flu away from farms - and save crops.

The Ag raptor was on show at the Henty Machinery Field Days - and features a way of making noises on a frequency that attracts the interest of birds of prey - therefore scaring off unwanted wild birds such as cockatoos.

But that's far from the only thing it can do.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ag Falcon UAV founder  Luke Weekley, who developed the system with Swinburne University.

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In today's National Rural News:  

** The Victorian Farmers Federation introduces a cheap deal for members under 35 to help the future of agricultural advocacy,

** A call for incentives to help landowners retain or revegetate  riverbanks which would help avoid downstream silt issues,

** and cattle judging time at the Melbourne Royal Show - with Simmentals the breed to beat.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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One woman's enthusiasm for farming - and her work creating a ag careers campaign for young people - has earned her a Queensland NextGen leaders award at the Australian Agricultural Awards.

They're a joint project between ACM and the National Farmers Federation - with the national ceremony coming up on November 19 in Canberra.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Grace Griffiths in Goondiwindi. 

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In today's National Rural News:  

** Yogurt giant Chobani to take on Bega in the flavoured milk market,

** China is turning from an importer of table grapes - to an exporter,

** and the first nationally-accredited tertiary course gets going into farming medicinal cannabis.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News:  

** Donald Trump considers a freeze on US diesel exports - causing chills for Aussie truckies,

** A warning about Pathenium weed for vehicles and machinery passing from Queensland into NSW,

** and a first-time trainer wins big at the yard dog trials in Henty - saying he wouldn't sell his dog, even for $100,000.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The Albanese Government has introduced a complex new policy for working holiday-makers that will see curbs on visas for people in their second or third year in Australia.

Rural Reporter Sophie Clarke spoke with Westerway Raspberry Farm owner Richard Clark, who believes it won't help Aussie agriculture.

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A changing reality in the Alps, could see water supply across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia dwindle.

29% of Murray-Darling Basin inflows come from the Alps - but Save Our Winters scientist Ruby Olsson says that number is reducing as the climate changes.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with her to find out more:

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In today's National Rural News: skilled overseas workers to be made a priority, water concerns for Murray-Darling communities, and economic challenges no match for Henty Field Day anttendees, plus the latest from the markets and more.

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As Britain grapples with a fear of foreigners, Aussie shearers looking for work during our Winter - the off-season - are being barred from entering the UK to service their own wool industry.

It's stops shearers from making a year-round wage - and its causing shearers to drop out of the industry when there's already a global shortage.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Shearing Contractors Association of Australia Secretary Jason Letchford, who says it also affects New Zealanders and South Africans.

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In today's National Rural News:  

** Paid up members of groups such as the Victorian Farmers Federation are getting access to a faster visa system - after talks between the National Farmers Federation and Home Affairs,

** Locust eggs have been found hatching in Victorian's northern Mallee,

** and questions over what's happened to a promised $10 billion diesel stockpile for agriculture,

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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