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Improving the nutrition of tropical beef herds in the lead up to calving is boosting animal health outcomes.

Calf loss in cattle up north is particularly prevalent.

The University of Queensland has been working to rectify the issue.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with project lead, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva to hear more about a possible solution.
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In today's National Rural News: the ag sector opposes proposed biosecurity levy, nutrition improvements helping boost cattle numbers in the tropics, the border collie selling for a record price - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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More exporting opportunities are being made available to the local pulse industry.

India has temporarily paused tariffs on Australian Desi chickpeas.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Grains Australia Pulse Council chairman Peter Wilson to hear how the suspension will benefit growers.
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In today's National Rural News: farmland values remain high, new drought preparedness measures announced, the tool making it easier to compare cattle prices nationwide - plus the latest from the markets and more.
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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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