'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed

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.

A breakthrough alternative to standard fertilisers

Researchers have mapped out a hidden network of ancient soil fungi to help future-proof Australian agriculture.  The new national database allows scientists to apply nutrient-rich fungi directly to seeds based on local climate types, meaning crops can grow faster and more consistently.  Rural Reporter Jefferson Shaw spoke with one of the map's lead curators at Western Sydney University, Doctor Adam Frew, about the program.  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.

National Rural News Thursday July 9

In today's National Rural News: Telstra outages continue, southern fishing ban lifted, and an alarming cattle medication shortage.  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.