Victorian farmers warn agriculture is on a collision course with artificial intelligence and data centres

National Rural News Tues July 14

In today's National Rural News:   ** $1.5 Billion is handed to investors and irrigators after water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin.  ** Farmers and truckies say Australian agricultural exports are at risk from the poor state of Victorian country roads. ** Urea for fertilizer could soon be made from old tyres - with plans to start processing in Queensland from 2029. Plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

New charity to help keep families in the bush

A new foundation is aiming to help prevent families from leaving rural and remote areas - for the sake of their kids' education. The Spirit of the Bush foundation will look at educating parents about boarding schools in the 21st century, as well as their options. Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with founder Amanda Ferrari about how unlocking the secrets of great boarding schools can help country communities survive and thrive.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Monday July 13

In today's National Rural News:   ** National aspirations for a Victorian program to fix crumbling rural roads that aren't repaired in a timely manner.  ** Insurers are urging the federal government to reform vehicle repair laws so independent mechanics in regional areas can properly access genuine parts. ** The foreign buyout of Tasmania's largest farm has sparked backlash from agricultural leaders and the Federal Opposition.  Plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

New campaign to fix ruined country roads

If your road isnt being repaired in a timely manner - or at all - you're not alone. Three-quarters of Victorian road repairs aren't meeting their repair targets  The Victorian Farmers Federation has launched a campaign that may soon go nationwide - and Rural Reporter TOBY GOUGH spoke to ptesident Ryan Milgate. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Friday July 10

In today's National Rural News: Health department ban generates harvest uncertainty, lamb prices continue to soar, researchers find breakthrough alternative to fertiliser, and more.   Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast [http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.