In today's National Rural News: Australia and Europe ratify a trade deal, transport companies protected from rising fuel costs, national cotton yield expected to drop -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A New South Wales town in the midst of the Murray-Darling Basin catchment area is pleading for action to solve its water quality issues.

Nationals Leader Matt Canavan and Shadow Water Minister Michael McCormack have attended a roundtable meeting in Narrandera.

Rural Reporter Brady Evans spoke with state member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke to discuss the problems the town is facing.

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In today's National Rural News: fears of fuel theft, ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves west across the Top End, farmers facing a "rabbit explosion" -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Invasive Species Council warns we're facing a rabbit explosion.

Rural reporter Brady Evans spoke with Council Chief Executive Jack Gough to discuss the situation and how best to tackle rising rabbit populations:

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National Rural News Friday March 20

In today's National Rural News: fuel supply taskforce welcomed, cyclone hits far north Queensland, a concert for fire affected farmers -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The main body representing farmers is welcoming a new Fuel Supply Taskforce.

Wholesalers have been restricting diesel supply into the regions, blaming the conflict in the Middle East.

The government says the taskforce will make sure fuel is able to get to where it's needed.

National Rural News Canberra Correspondent Nelson Scott spoke with N-F-F President Hamish McIntyre.

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Researchers have identified two locations as the most likely entry points for lumpy skin disease virus into Australia.

Rural Reporter Brady Evans caught up with Professor Ricardo Magalhaes from the University of Queensland's School of Veterinary Science to go through the details.

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In today's National Rural News: National Cabinet fuel meeting, cyclone update, where lumpy skin is most likely to hit in Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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