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Country Today

The Country Today podcast focuses on breaking rural news, including daily interviews with farming and argi-business leaders, analysts, inventors, suppliers, politicians and much more. Hosted by Libby Price, who has spent over 30 years covering agribusiness, Libby is joined by a team of experienced rural-based journalists to present the show each day.

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Country Today - September 26th

The Barham Micro Abattoir has been approved for processing of poultry. Crime Stoppers and Agriculture Victoria have joined forces to launch the 'Your Pet, Our Pest' Campaign. People with illegal exotic pets are asked to surrender the animals -- no questions asked. Farmers in Victoria's Wimmera are having to make some tough decisions due to the poor season and hail and frost events Finley High School in the southern Riverina showcasing its Agricultural Program at the Royal Melbourne Show. Andrew Partidge has the weekly wool report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Country Today - September 24th

A grain grower from the WA wheatbelt is trialling using drones to map mouse numbers in crops. Farmers are urged to seek legal advice when they're approached by commercial businesses, seeking grant of rights for land use on farms. The supermarkets Coles and Woolworths are being taken to court by the ACCC for allegedly misleading shoppers with claims of discounted products. The National Farmers Federation CEO has quit to take on the role as Australia’s next Energy Infrastructure Commissioner. A cost of living forum was held in Ararat in the state's south west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday

Country Today - September 23rd

Bumble bees in Tasmania are being geared up with micro radio transmitters and cameras to help scientists uncover their crucial role in crop pollination. China drops its huge imports of Australia’s table grapes It's 20 years since the Australian wool industry made a commitment to phase out mulesing, which it reneged on. RSPCA Australia is now calling for States to ban mulesing. WE also atake a look at the wool industry's response to renewed calls for a ban on mulesing. And a farmer expo called 'A Little Bit of Relief' shines a light on farmers' mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20 Sep

Country Today - September 20th

We take a look at the outlook for fertilizer prices, as Rabobank is predict's a volatile year ahead. Wool growers can now vote in WoolPoll24 to determine how much they pay in the wool levy. The National Irrigators Council is warning State Governments to not sign the revised National Water Agreement. The Australian Women in Agriculture Annual Conference is heading to Albury next week. We have the weekly wool report and the EMI fell one cent to close at 1098 cents per kgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19 Sep

Country Today - September 19th

Cattle Australia has launched its Land Management Commitment strategic policy, which includes definitions of deforestation. You’ll learn all about the product Efflu8, used to manage effluent ponds in dairy an intensive animal production Seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey gives his assessment of whether La Nina will make it in time to bring good spring rain. Crop assessors are already out inspecting for frost damage in the Mallee. Libby Australia has just signed its first Free Trade Agreement with a nation in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 Sep

Country Today - September 18th

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. Australian Beef Leaders are seeking people between the ages of 21 to 35 looking for a career in beef ANZ has released its latest spring outlook and no surprises, all States except Victoria and South Australia are optimistic. Charinga merino stud is holding its annual open day tomorrow, Thursday 19 at Berrimal in central Victoria. The weekly Weekly Times report with Editor James Wagstaff about ongoing concerns about the closure of regional bank branchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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