A changing reality in the Alps, could see water supply across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia dwindle.

29% of Murray-Darling Basin inflows come from the Alps - but Save Our Winters scientist Ruby Olsson says that number is reducing as the climate changes.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with her to find out more:

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In today's National Rural News:

** 13 nutrition experts and social media influencers from around the world are meeting with red meat producers from Monday, with fears there's not enough focus on iron-rich foods - especially for women,

** South Australia approves the state's first virtual fencing company,

** Police say pregnant ewes are the latest hot target for farm thieves.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News:

** One of the world's biigest AI companies has applied to set up a data centre on the site of a feedlot near Dalby,

** Almost 10,000 endangered native birds nominated for h5 bird flu vaccines,

** and Merv Hughes go in to bat for Aussie avocadoes,

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News:

** Hope on the horizon for the nation's grain growers - with welcome rain amid costs that are dangerously close to production for several crops'

** A dead whale south of Sydney tested for H5 bird flu,

** The trucks watchdog uses a court injunction to stop a operator and their fleet in Queensland.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News:

** One Nation has huge plans for infrastructure spanning several states in regional Australia - including the inland rail, iron boomerang and a project to funnel monsoonal Queensland rain into the Murray-Darling - but questions are being raised about where the estimated $125 billion will come from.

** Barnaby Joyce's dog gives metro TV viewers a rude shock.

** And the Rural Doctors Association of Australia wants you to share a lamington - and make a connection.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new survey shows sheep producers are feeling super confident at the moment.

Meat and Livestock Australia has teamed up with Australian Wool Innovation for its latest Sheep Producers Intention Survey - which is giving a record positive score.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Emiliano Diaz who is the Senior Market Industry Analyst at MLA.

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In today's National Rural News:

** Fears Cyclospora suspected to have come from Mexican lettuce may end up in Australia - after reported cases in 30 US states,

** More petrol pain is on the way - with experts saying rationing could start as soon as September,

** And Barnaby Joyce apologies for "verbally assaulting" his dog,

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News:

** Lactalis announced the closure of its Longwarry dairy manufacturing site in West Gippsland, months after the company took over the assets of Fonterra Australia,

** NSW Farmers want a rethink on the way drought assistance is handed out - saying food and water on the farm is essential,

** And meet Australia's youngest publican - who has her own country hotel at age 20.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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