ABC Rural Roundup for February 2, 2013

		No. 233/01 February 2013
		Welcome to another ABC Rural RoundUp . the flooding in Qld and northern NSW will have short and long-term effects on agricultural output. Floods damage sorghum crop on the eve of harvest Flood waters head for the cotton fields Fruit and veg crop losses could exceed $100 million NSW dairies still isolated Floods affecting coal freight Baby barra released at Kununurra » More Rural News Consumers and farmers caught in crossfire of the milk price war The battle lines are drawn, but just who are the winners and losers in the milk price wars? Conservationists take fire at farmers who shoot bats A Qld Government decision to reinstate licences to shoot bats has put farmers against wildlife conservationists. » More Rural Features Landline Sunday February 3 Landline returns for its 23rd season with presenter Pip Courtney and the reporters, camera crews and editors that produce award-winning rural and regional current affairs. Queensland Floods Kerry Lonergan joined the Governor-General Quentin Bryce this week when she visited Queensland's Lockyer Valley which sustained extensive damage in the floods for the second time in two years. Tasmanian Bushfires Lucy Shannon reports on the rural recovery underway in some of the worst-affected communities, just a month after the catastrophic New Year bushfires. Climate Change & Agriculture The ABC's Environment Reporter Sarah Clark looks at how Australian agriculture is being affected by climate change and the implications for food and fibre production, as well as land and water management Bush Telegraph Monday-  The invaders - Australia is home to many invasive species, but has also sent its flora and fauna far and wide. Eucalyptus trees are found all over Ethiopia, and red-necked wallabies can be found in Scotland. Tuesday Feb 5 Obesity and Pregnancy - There's been concern that some remote health services are unable to look after obese pregnant women, prompting many to undertake more risky homebirths. We're speaking to doctors and midwives to find out whether that's the case. Wednesday Feb 6 Bush Telegraph broadcasts live from Parliament House in Canberra as part of the Heywire Regional Youth Summit with special guest Akram Azimi, the young Australian of the Year who came to Australia from Afghanistan. The HEYWIRE participants are 36 young people aged 16 - 22 with views and ideas on life outside Australia's major cities. Friday  Feb 8 Bee-friendly gardens   - A guide to marrying European honey bees with the right Australian native pollinators.   Get in touch with ABC Rural have your say on social media platforms our via our webmail.	Podcast Queensland Country Hour Local Radio Podcast Bush Telegraph Radio National Felicity Urquhart Presents Saturday Night Country Vol 3 The Complete Book of Australian Flying Doctor Stories is a fascinating, moving and often hilarious collection of true stories about the life in the Australian Outback. Hear of those whose very lives depend on the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Book $24.99
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