ABC News: Rural
A constantly updated selection of the leading rural news from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes associated MPEG 1 video reports where available.
SAFF plays down horticulture price claims
The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) is wary of claims that inconsistent rainfall patterns will lead to a rise in the price of fruit and vegetables locally.
Council to lure energy-dependent businesses
Narrabri Shire Council, in north-west New South Wales, is to launch a major campaign to attract energy-dependent business.
Rain won't stop Murray town water bans
Strict water restrictions for all towns along the Murray River will still be introduced this weekend, despite recent rain.
Fishermen happy with pulp mill meeting
Tasmanian fishermen say today's meeting with Gunns chairman John Gay has allayed some of their fears about the proposed pulp mill.
South-west abalone virus spreading
A herpes-like virus killing abalone in waters off Victoria's south-west coast is now spreading east of Warrnambool.
Tatura Milk offers redundancies
Tatura Milk in north-east Victoria is making six staff members redundant in an effort to cut costs.
Farmers urged to donate extra fodder
Another plea has gone out to landholders to put their excess fodder supplies on the market.
Meatworks asked to stop goat slaughter
Loxton Waikerie Council has asked the owners and operators of a local goat abattoir linked to a Q fever outbreak to comply with original development approvals.
Better outlook for SA farmers
The outlook for South Australian farmers has improved significantly from last year, with the recent good rain resulting in some easing of commodity prices.
Farm groups cast doubt over rain prediction
Farming groups say producers should not count on rain predicted in Western Australia's northern agricultural region this week.
A constantly updated selection of the leading rural news from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes associated MPEG 1 video reports where available.
SAFF plays down horticulture price claims
The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) is wary of claims that inconsistent rainfall patterns will lead to a rise in the price of fruit and vegetables locally.
Council to lure energy-dependent businesses
Narrabri Shire Council, in north-west New South Wales, is to launch a major campaign to attract energy-dependent business.
Rain won't stop Murray town water bans
Strict water restrictions for all towns along the Murray River will still be introduced this weekend, despite recent rain.
Fishermen happy with pulp mill meeting
Tasmanian fishermen say today's meeting with Gunns chairman John Gay has allayed some of their fears about the proposed pulp mill.
South-west abalone virus spreading
A herpes-like virus killing abalone in waters off Victoria's south-west coast is now spreading east of Warrnambool.
Tatura Milk offers redundancies
Tatura Milk in north-east Victoria is making six staff members redundant in an effort to cut costs.
Farmers urged to donate extra fodder
Another plea has gone out to landholders to put their excess fodder supplies on the market.
Meatworks asked to stop goat slaughter
Loxton Waikerie Council has asked the owners and operators of a local goat abattoir linked to a Q fever outbreak to comply with original development approvals.
Better outlook for SA farmers
The outlook for South Australian farmers has improved significantly from last year, with the recent good rain resulting in some easing of commodity prices.
Farm groups cast doubt over rain prediction
Farming groups say producers should not count on rain predicted in Western Australia's northern agricultural region this week.
