Farmers in Victoria's South West are being given access to a new funding package to help alleviate the pressures of drought conditions. 

The 13 million dollars will deliver on farm infrastructure grants and improve drought resilience in the future. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation Vice President Danyel Cucinotta about the drought support package. 

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National Rural News Tuesday October 1

In today's National Rural News: Drought support for South-West Victorian farmers, concern about the Tasmanian Devil, regional crime probe begins in New South Wales -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Advocates are raising concerns about the Tasmanian Devil if a deadly strain of bird flu takes hold. 

Australia is the only continent without a recorded case of the H5-N1 strain -- and there are fears the Tasmanian Devil may go extinct if there is an outbreak. 

The animal has already been pushes to the brink of extinction by a devastating facial tumour disease. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Invasive Species Council Advocacy Director Jack Gough, who says the government can't hold back when trying to protect wildlife

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National Rural News Monday September 30

In today's National Rural News: Industry concerns over South Australian response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, Victorian farmers welcome wild dog control decision, motorists urged to take care on the road -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Victorian farmers are praising the state government's decision to extend an order allowing the lethal control of wild dogs in the states east. 

Farmers have been given the green light to continue to killing dingoes and wild dogs on their properties to protect livestock. 

Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President Emma Germano about the decision.

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National Rural News Friday September 27. 

In today's National Rural News: South Australia's response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, calls for better childcare in the regions, chocolate prices to remain elevated -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The peak body for regional health care is warning a lack of access to childcare in the bush might deter people from taking up health related jobs.. 

The Rural Doctors Association's survey shows nearly 70 percent of health care workers make career decisions based on the availability of childcare. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Peta Rutherford about the concerns. 

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National Rural News Thursday September 26.

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The Queensland State Government has made an appointment for the role of Food Farmers Commissioner. 

Former Chief Executive of AgForce Queensland and Vice President of the National Farmers Federation Charles Burke will take on the role. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Mr Burke about the role, and how he plans to hit the ground running

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National Rural News Wednesday September 25

In today's National Rural News: Consumer advocates welcome legal action against supermarket giants, industry leaders call for clarity on sheep ban, schools reopen two years after devastating floods  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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