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:

** A 43-year-old anti-Israel suspect is named, after the Wangaratta attack on Indi MHR Helen Haines,

** Greater Deniliquin could lose 230-270 workers if environmental water isnt diverted to rice farms within seven days,

** A shortage of bananas caused by cool growing conditions in Queensland,

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Federal MPs are due to vote on a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union early next year - and an increasing number are saying there's no way they'll give it the go-ahead.

While some commodities - such horticulture - could benefit, others say it's a poor deal for Aussie livestock farmers.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with northern Queensland cattle producer Josie Angus who says its no good for their industry.

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In today's National Rural News:

** Donald Trump considers a freeze on US diesel exports - causing chills for Aussie truckies,

** A warning about Pathenium weed for vehicles and machinery passing from Queensland into NSW,

** and a first-time trainer wins big at the yard dog trials in Henty - saying he wouldn't sell his dog, even for $100,000.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Albanese Government has introduced a complex new policy for working holiday-makers that will see curbs on visas for people in their second or third year in Australia.

Rural Reporter Sophie Clarke spoke with Westerway Raspberry Farm owner Richard Clark, who believes it won't help Aussie agriculture.

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One woman's enthusiasm for farming - and her work creating a ag careers campaign for young people - has earned her a Queensland NextGen leaders award at the Australian Agricultural Awards.

They're a joint project between ACM and the National Farmers Federation - with the national ceremony coming up on November 19 in Canberra.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Grace Griffiths in Goondiwindi.

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In today's National Rural News:

** The Victorian Farmers Federation introduces a cheap deal for members under 35 to help the future of agricultural advocacy,

** A call for incentives to help landowners retain or revegetate riverbanks which would help avoid downstream silt issues,

** and cattle judging time at the Melbourne Royal Show - with Simmentals the breed to beat.

Plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A drone that emits noises is proving to be a unique way to keep H5 bird flu away from farms - and save crops.

The Ag raptor was on show at the Henty Machinery Field Days - and features a way of making noises on a frequency that attracts the interest of birds of prey - therefore scaring off unwanted wild birds such as cockatoos.

But that's far from the only thing it can do.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Ag Falcon UAV founder Luke Weekley, who developed the system with Swinburne University.

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