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A speech pathologist is being recognised for her work in rural and remote areas - winning the ACT/NSW Agrifutures Rural Women's Award.

Rebecca Keeley's innovative digital health platform 'Yarn' brings health services to children and families in the bush.

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with her to determine how she'll use the accolade and funding that comes with it.
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In today's National Rural News: a community service platform helping both farmers and shoppers, huge crowds expected at Beef2024 in Rockhampton, the new paste helping humanely cull wild dogs and foxes - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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In today's National Rural News: Calls for better feral pig control, rural parents encouraged to renew their C-P-R knowledge and Aussie beef event about to get underway. - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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Varroa Mite management plans are being launched based off international knowledge. 

The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council and Agrifutures are working together on a suite of resources. 

They will aims to minimise the impacts of varroa not only to the honey bee industry but also pollination industries 

Rural Reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Australian Honey Bee Industry Council's Bianca Giggins who says this is good news for beekeepers.

 
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The global fertiliser market is sitting in a complex position. 

A recent Rabobank report found fertiliser costs are down but so are commodity prices, leading to a squeeze on operating markets. 

These margin are now below average making farmers more cautious in investing in their farms. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek caught up with Analyst Vitor Pistoia to talk about the outlook for 2024 to 25 and what farmers need to be considering 

 
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In today's National Rural News: fire ants nests treated, Aussie wine market's slight decline and CWA conference to highlight major issues in New South Wales - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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