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The South Australian regional Liberal MP spoke with FlowFM about the 25th anniversary of the Berri Bridge, local views on a new bridge at Lyrup's 'Spring Cart Gully', the developing Tailem Bend drag strip, Parilla primary industry investment backed by the former Liberal government, pollination needs for almonds et cetera in the Riverland, the status of the Fruit Fly situation in the Riverland and...

Agriculture Victoria has assured state MP for north western Victoria, Ali Cupper, they will swiftly but methodically assess applications to bring bee hives into the Sunraysia region for pollination of crops as NSW restrictions remain in place after a varroa mite outbreak in north-eastern NSW

Effie talks with Flow listeners in advance of highly anticipated Australian inflation data on Wednesday 27 July 2022 what it might mean for borrowers, savers and consumers

The bipartisanship seen early during the COVID-19 pandemic is contrasted with calls from the federal opposition to close the border with Indonesia over Foot and Mouth Disease in this chat with South Australia's agriculture minister equivalent, Primary Industries minister Clare Scriven MLC

The Friday following the agriculture ministers' meeting on Wednesday where NSW Ag Minister Dugald Saunders succeeded in a push to accelerate the electronic traceability of sheep and goats, the NSW government minister speaks with Flow listeners about the reason for the push, the state of play on Foot and Mouth Disease in Australia and progress on containing varroa mite in northern NSW - and the imp...

... emphasises the importance of an independent Agriculture Commissioner for New South Wales.

Andrew Partridge discusses the processing challenges in the Chinese summer and the interest arising from Italy and elsewhere in Europe in wool

The CEO of Sheep Producers Australia speaks with Flow about Wednesday's unanimous decision at the meeting of the nation's agriculture ministers to speed up implementation of the sheep and goat electronic tracing system in place in cattle, as part of a biosecurity response strengthening defences as Foot and Mouth Disease looms close to the nation's borders in Indonesia, particularly Bali. Bonnie ad...

Thomas Elder Markets ( www.thomaseldermarkets.com.au ) analyst Andrew Whitelaw is holding his breath on a deal brokered by the United Nations to see grains, fertiliser and other goods find their way out of the Black Sea region - read more: https://www.flownews24.com.au/post/ukraine-russia-grain-fertiliser-could-start-moving-in-weeks-under-un-deal

... and the Livestock SA CEO discusses the Growing SA Conference 29-30 August 2022 and the related AGMs for Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA the preceding day, rounded off the night before the Growing SA conference with a dinner featuring former Adelaide Crows AFL men's captain Mark Bickley

Riverina Livestock Agent's James Tierney speaks with Flow on Thursday straight off the saleyards at how this week's prices (week ending Friday 22 July 2022) have tracked at the Wagga Wagga saleyards for cattle and sheep

The shadow assistant minister for regional development talks about the need for common sense on varroa mite considering the almond season in the Sunraysia region of her electorate in north western Victoria, a re-think on Medicare rebates for telehealth consultations - and questioning why the federal government has set so few sitting days for scrutiny in Parliament House, Canberra

Veterinarian and primary industries shadow minister for the South Australian Liberal Opposition, Nicola Centofanti, speaks with Flow listeners about the current outbreak in Indonesia and steps the Opposition hopes are implemented at Adelaide airport and in the community for animal welfare and to preserve the state's livestock industry

The south-east SA Liberal MP criticises amendments moved by his Upper House team during the cross-border commissioner debate, isn't inclined to attack the Labor government just yet on Limestone Coast health spending and shares more claims on the service outage from Optus in Kingston South East when the SA Water tower was under maintenance

Committee deputy chair and Shooters Fishers and Farmers MLC Rob Borsak spoke with Flow about the lead-up to the Tuesday 19 July 2022 committee hearing and evidence heard so far regarding the Investment NSW trade post offered to resigned Nationals NSW leader and former deputy premier John Barilaro

The Greens MLC talks about Tuesday 19 July's scheduled hearing regarding the New York trade posting offered to a qualified candidate, then withdrawn and offered to former NSW Nationals leader and deputy premier, John Barilaro, who subsequently decided not to take the post due to 'media attention' - Committee Homepage - https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.as...

Plenty of action in a huge offering over the last fortnight on the Wool Exchange before the winter break, Michell Wool's Andrew Partridge talks about the various angles involved amid the selling and currency action

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, early cropping indications in the USA and Canada and concerns about recession all feature in a review of how the Australian and international grain and oilseed markets are moving with Rabobank agricultural analyst Dennis Voznesenski

Concerns about Foot and Mouth Disease have dominated the airwaves of late but farmers are getting on with business and watching the livestock markets in Australia as the Flow Country Viewpoint program zeroes in on some of the major market movements in cattle and sheep.

Grain Producers SA is trialling technology to improve South Australian grain farmers' mobile and internet connectivity in what is arguably the biggest issue facing farmers in regional Australia, supported by AgriFutures, as the farming lobby group launches a website www.worstgrainroadssa.com.au for SA farming communities to nominate the worst road to focus lobbying efforts on immediate improvement...

The Liberal MP for Grey responded on Flow FM to Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth's claims that the Coalition in office had not produced evidence that the cashless debit card trial in Ceduna had produced positive outcomes for the community.

The Labor minister for water, regional development and equality and Eastern Victoria MLC speaks with FlowFM regional listeners about the new Living Local fund to help community groups invigorate their communities. More information: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/living-local-regional-fund# :~:text=The%20Living%20Local%20%E2%80%93%20Regional%20Community%20Grants%20Program%20is%20ope...

The Emergency Services Minister and member for Cootamundra in southern New South Wales speaks with Flow listeners about one of the most effective ways Australians can support flood-affected NSW communities with their donations, and how FRNSW is ready to help householders update their home fire safety to prevent injury or death from keeping warm during the winter

Is Victoria adequately prepared for the multi-pronged biosecurity challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in Indonesia, particularly Bali? That's part of the conversation with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Victoria after a deputy leadership change brought on by a MP's decision not to contest the November election

The Nationals' member for Lowan in western Victoria was chosen by party colleagues on Monday night as deputy leader to replace Steph Ryan, who is not recontesting Euroa at the November 2022 state election.