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Detect and Protect

Australian Biosecurity

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Welcome to Detect and Protect - an Australian biosecurity podcast. This exciting podcast gives listeners an opportunity to get engaged and informed on the different aspects of Australia’s biosecurity system. Listeners will hear from leaders in biosecurity, as well as gain an insight into the work of those across the country who underpin our biosecurity system.
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CottonInfo is the Australian cotton industry’s joint extension program.In the Crop to Top podcast, we bring you conversations with the program's Regional Extension Officers and Technical Leads, as well as researchers and cotton growers connected to CottonInfo with a story to share.
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An international airline has been found to be in violation of Australia's biosecurity laws, failing to declare the arrival of dogs. American company United Airlines has entered enforceable undertaking after failing to declare the arrival of two dogs, on separate occasions. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries an…
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National Rural News Friday October 18 In today's National Rural News: Advocate speaks about her battle with insurers after devastating floods of 2022, Operators and Union to meet ahead of potential grain worker strike, agriculture workers at an elevated risk of hearing damage -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National R…
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Advocates say it's time for changes to the way insurance companies operate - ahead of the findings of a government inquiry being handed down. The federal government has been probing how insurers responded to the devastating floods of 2022 in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Small businesses in the Central West New South Wales tow…
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National Rural News Thursday October 17. In today's National Rural News: South Australian tomato growers struggle after outbreak of crop virus, consumers losing trust in the major supermarkets, Chief Veterinarians from across the Pacific meet in Fiji -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…
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Farmers are being told to be mindful hen purchasing hay, with many frost damaged crops being turned into fodder. Unseasonably freezing overnight temperatures across much of the county's south and south east has led to widespread failure, with cereal and canola crops are being turned into hay. Livestock producers are being warned the crops may conta…
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National Rural News Wednesday October 16. In today's National Rural News: Agriculture minister tours Western Australia amid live sheep exports ban, tomato growers financial woes, the leadership race for the Victorian Farmers Federation -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNew…
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The federal government has committed a further 32 million dollars to help farmers transition away from the live sheep export industry. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has been meeting with W-A sheep industry representatives. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Australian Livestock Exporters Council Chief Executive Mark Harvey-Sutton, who sa…
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National Rural News Tuesday October 15 In today's National Rural News: Advocates and industry welcome bird flu funding, Agriculture Minister to tour Western Australia, honey bees favourite legume flowers -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/list…
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The federal government is ramping up it's efforts to protect agriculture industries from a deadly strain of bird flu. Australia remains the only continent without an outbreak of the H5N1 strain, which has killed millions of birds and mammals globally since 2021. An additional 95 million dollars is being rolled out to strengthen biosecurity measures…
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National Rural News Monday October 14. In today's National Rural News: Critical bird flu funding announced, grain workers to strike amid a bumper harvest season, fresh produce wholesalers concerned about rent hikes -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystud…
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Grain workers are expected to carry out strike action during an expected bumper harvest in New South Wales. 200 grain handlers at Graincorp sites across the state could refuse to load or unload grain trucks and trains during the upcoming winter harvest. Members of the Australian Workers Union will vote on Friday, after negotiations for better pay s…
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National Rural News Friday October 11. In today's National Rural News: Lobster products to return to China by Christmas, Airline breaches Australian biosecurity laws, promising figures out of the egg industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com…
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National Rural News Thursday October 10 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers concerns over fall in supermarket milk prices, Trucking industry workers in psychological distress, Australian technology used to culitvate avocado production overseas -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http…
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Dairy farmers are concerned a drop in the price of home brand milk could be the start of a new "milk war" The cost supermarket brand milk has fallen for the first time since 2011 with Coles and Woolworths now selling their own-brand milk for less than two dollars a litre Independent farmers warn it is making it more difficult to compete. Rural Edit…
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National Rural News Wednesday October 9 In today's National Rural News: Supermarket dairy prices fall, communities becoming more resilient against drought, efforts to improve jackfruit production in Australia - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/…
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A new report suggests communities are becoming more resilient to drought. The Foundation of Rural and Regional Renewal has released it's mid-term evaluation for the Helping Regional Communities prepare for drought initiative, which is run through the federal government's Future Drought Fund. It has found agriculture dependent communities are becomi…
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National Rural News Tuesday October 8. In today's National Rural News: the latest warnings of a deadly strain of bird flu, wine growers call for financial compensation, new medication listed on the PBS to improve regional access - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast…
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Farmers are being are being urged to take matters into their own hands when it comes to preparing their response to a deadly strain of bird flu. The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging government and farmers to work together, saying collaboration is critical. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Vice President Danyel Cucinotta, who says an outbr…
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National Rural News Monday October 7. In today's National Rural News: Bolstering trade ties with Japan, concern about empty dams in Victoria, funding awarded to forestry projects - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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New projects to support the nations forest industries are being given a 100 million dollar boost. The federal government funding will be overseen by The University of Tasmania's Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, to develop a range of initiatives such as enhanced fire resilient plantations. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Australian …
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Queensland communities, still feeling the effects from recent cyclones, are being given access to more than $200,000 in recovery grants. Much of the state was faced with widespread destruction when Cyclone Jasper made landfall in December, before Kirrily hit in January. Rural editor Emily Minnery caught up with Foundation for Rural and Regional Ren…
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National Rural News Thursday October 3 In today's National Rural News: Fresh concerns raised over Murray Darling water buyback scheme, canned fruit company to merge with juice and dairy companies, road safety reminders as the harvest season begins -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit…
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The New South Wales Irrigators Council is urging the federal government to pause further water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin. The Inspector General of Water Compliance has carried out an audit into the plan, finding probity issues with the development and roll out of earlier tenders. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Clair…
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National Rural News Wednesday October 2 In today's National Rural News: Victorian farmers welcome drought support, dairy farmers struggle with production costs, could indoor farming be key to increasing food production? -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omn…
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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 abou…
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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. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listen…
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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 tumou…
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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. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…
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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…
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With planting and/or planting prep underway in all cotton growing valleys, the industry may be wondering what returns could be expected from the 2024-25 cotton crop. Ag Econ has run a few gross margin (GM) projections of their own, considering the current and forecast prices of three key drivers of the cotton gross margin: cotton lint, diesel and f…
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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. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystud…
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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 P…
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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 See omny…
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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. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rur…
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Sheep producers are demanding answers from the federal government about their plans for the industry after a ban on the live sheep trade comes into effect. Farms across Western Australia are undertaking significant de-stocking, after legislation banning exports passed parliament earlier this year. An independent report into the impacts of the ban r…
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National Rural News Tuesday September 24 In today's National Rural News: Major supermarkets put on notice for pricing practices, sugar prices on the rise, winemakers turning to new business ventures -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are facing court action for allegedly hiking the prices of some products before placing them on sale. The A-triple-C says the behaviour created "illusory" discount claims on hundreds of common products. Rural Reporter Daneie Geddes spoke with Chairwoman Gina Cass-Gottlieb about the legal action. See omnystudi…
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National Rural News Monday September 23 In today's National Rural News: Major supermarkets taken to court, Victorian fire station left damaged, confidence returning to farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Residents of regional and rural Australia are being encouraged to take part in a review into telecommunications in the bush. The Regional Telecommunications Review is held once every three years and aims to address the gap between connection in bush communities and metropolitan areas. Online consultations are being launched next month. Rural Editor…
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National Rural News Friday September 20 In today's National Rural News: Research into transmission of H5N1, growing deer numbers in Victoria, food waste concerns -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Researchers have identified a potential way to monitor the transmission of a deadly strain of bird flu. Australia is the only continent to not have any known cases of the H5-N1 strain of the disease but experts warn that is likely to change. They've been looking at ways the transmission pathways the strain. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Univ…
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National Rural News Thursday September 19 In today's National Rural News: PFAS contaminated water deemed safe to drink, drug supply in remote WA disrupted, table grape exports down -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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The latest data shows Australia's table grape exports are falling. China has been our largest export market, but shipments are down 29 percent, as the nation develops it's own local table grape industry. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Rabobank Analyst Pia Piggott, who says there are other markets available. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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National Rural News Wednesday September 18 In today's National Rural News: Food security concerns has growers prepare to leave the industry, freezing conditions damage grape crops, major win for cane growers as industrial action comes to an end - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/…
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Bumble bees in Tasmania are being monitored, with new state of the art technology. The insects are considered an invasive species and were introduced to the island state in the 1990s. Researchers will fit the bees with micro radio transmitters to monitor their environmental impact and how they can be used to pollinate Tasmanian crops. Rural Editor …
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National Rural News Tuesday September 17 In today's National Rural News: the pros and cons of regional living unveiled, asparagus crops dumped, potential Koala habitat in NSW protected - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Farmers are raising the alarm about a rise in supermarkets rejecting crops due to weather events. More than three thousand kilograms of asparagus has been dumped from the major supermarkets, after damaging winds in Victoria and New South Wales left the crops slightly curved. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Farmers Pick founder Josh Ball about …
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