In today's National Rural News: producers boosted by UAE trade, transforming NT soil to yield crops, beekeepers to have their say -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A trial is underway to improve soil health and boost crop resilience in the Northern Territory.

Researchers are using a tool to incorporate organic matter into the subsoil, allowing it to slowly release.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with University of Queensland Associate Professor Yash Dang.

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In today's National Rural News: the effect of the US government shutdown on agriculture, national sheep flock declines, pulse prices fall -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The shutdown of the U-S government could have a broader effect on the agriculture industry.

The country's Department of Agriculture has suspended its suite of crop and livestock reports while the shutdown is in effect.

These are used by many across the globe.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Episode Three Analyst Andrew Whitelaw about the shut down.

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In today's National Rural News: Fire warnings across Queensland, hike in water prices in New South Wales, concerns over a mango disease -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News: Fire warnings across Queensland, hike in water prices in New South Wales, concerns over a mango disease -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News: Producers praise Australia's organics trade deal with India, new government funding ensures more local clubs have access to AEDs, the future of regional road safety -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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More community sport hubs will soon have access to life-saving defibrillators in NSW.

The Minns Labor Government is injecting $500,000 into an AED grants and research program, including a new defibrillator mapping system.

Nearly 200 clubs have already been accepted for grant funding - the majority, in regional areas.

Rural Reporter, Toby Gough, spoke with the Heartbeat of Football Foundation's Director, Mark Falvo, about the move.

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