National Rural News

Friday, July 4, 2008

Water plan devil is in the detail, say irrigators

Australia's irrigators are relieved the fighting between states is over, following the signing of a national agreement to manage the water-starved Murray Darling Basin system.

Weather Bureau provides clearer rainfall info

The weather bureau has introduced a new page on its website which makes it easier to understand its rainfall predictions.

Economist says emissions model won't work

An Australian economist has criticised the global "cap and trade" emissions trading scheme, believed to be favoured by the Federal Government.

Wool production forecast to fall

High grain prices and dry weather continue to fleece wool production.

Fertiliser imports will save money

The high cost of fertiliser is forcing farmers to look at alternative methods for obtaining it.

Tassie orchardists to get emergency water supplies

The first emergency water supplies to Tasmania's Coal River Valley near Hobart are expected to be delivered to irrigators on Monday.

Wild dogs are getting bigger

Scientists have confirmed what many farmers have bees saying for years, that wild dogs are getting bigger.

Fishermen try to save fuel

Fishing sectors around the world are working together to cut fuel consumption.

BHP continues Rio takeover bid

The world's third largest miner, BHP Billiton, has cleared another hurdle in its hostile takeover attempt for fellow miner, Rio Tinto.

China takes out new wool fashion award

In Paris, emerging Chinese designer, Qiu Hao, has taken out the international Woolmark Prize, sponsored by Australian Wool Innovation.