National Rural News Wednesday July 17 2024

In today's National Rural News: New South Wales Oppositions slams water buy back scheme, is Australia facing an Olive Oil shortage? Industry leaders gather for Food Forum - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The New South Wales State Opposition is warning every household in the state will feel the effects of water buy backs on the Murray Darling Basin.

The first tranche of water buy backs have begun, with the federal government seeking 70 gigalitres of water from landholders in Basin communities.

Farmers, Irrigators, advocates and industry have been pushing back against the plan, warning it would devastate basin communities and push up prices at the checkouts.

Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with Shadow Water Minister Steph Cooke, who says the plan will have inevitable flow on effects.

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National Rural News Tuesday July 16 2024

In today's National Rural News: First tranche of water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin, New South Wales farmers raise the alarm on Victorian decision, turning methane emissions into carbon credits - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Farmers are voicing their frustration and anger, as the first stage of the federal government's Water Buyback scheme begins.

Landholders on the Murray-Darling Basin communities will have 450 gigalitres bought back from them in three stages.

The first targeted tender is seeking up to 70 gigalitres.

The next two stages will be held in the first two quarters of 2025.

Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with New South Wales Irrigators Council Chief Executive Claire Miller about how communities are feeling about the plan going ahead.

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National Rural News Monday July 15 2024

In today's National Rural News: Investigation launched after 84 Kangaroos killed in outback Victoria, how technology can help limit the spread of avian influenza, wine exports rebound - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Some Farmers say daylight saving should to be shortened, from November to early March.

New South Wales Farmers will vote on the issue its state conference next week.

Rural Reporter Katie Fuller has spoken with Association Director Oscar Pearce about why the changes would be beneficial.

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National Rural News Friday July 12 2024

In today's National Rural News: Pleas for information after 84 Kangaroos killed in outback Victoria, Invasive Species Council raises questions about bird flu funding program, C-W-A membership eligibility changes - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Technology groups are hoping to roll out an innovative program to monitor power lines, which could be at risk of starting fires in regional areas.

Rural suburbs and farming districts are often more susceptible to major fires, and there are concerns faulty power lines are exacerbating the risk.

Researchers say the Early Fault Detection System, developed by R-M-I-T University, acts as a smoke alarm for power lines..

IND Technology is backing the system for rollout.

Rural Reporter Emily Minney discussed its use with Spokesman Tony Marxsen.

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