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Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

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More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

More Murray Darling fish deaths coming in summer: Water minister

Emergency response plan aims to co-ordinate preventive measures across state and federal governments.

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Not all apples: NFF angry at ABARES' rosy farm workforce outlook

Not all apples: NFF angry at ABARES' rosy farm workforce outlook

Farm lobby rubbishes federal agency report finding modest labour shortages in horticulture.

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Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

Ag to fall $16b short of its $100b growth target: NFF

National Farmers' Federation report card finds ag sector won't reach its goal to a $100b a year sector by 2030.

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Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

Electrifying opportunities for small town micro-grids

In an effort to reduce power price pain, federal government is funding research into local power supply solutions

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'Offensive denial of good policy': Farm lobby slams Honda

'Offensive denial of good policy': Farm lobby slams Honda

NFF hits back after Honda accuses it of a misleading quad bike safety campaign.

Quad bike roll-over devices to be compulsory on new models

Quad bike roll-over devices to be compulsory on new models

Government mandates roll bars on all new quad bike models within 24 months

Water market made murkier

Water market made murkier

Outcry from permanent planters prompts Minister to dip his toe in deep end of market reform

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Climate policy backdown will boost Labor's bush vote: Fitzgibbon

Climate policy backdown will boost Labor's bush vote: Fitzgibbon

The Opposition must set practical emissions reduction targets to win regional seats, Hunter MP says

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Funding available for agricultural shows

Funding available for agricultural shows

PM opens applications for local show societies to upgrade showgrounds and build new attractions.

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