ABC Rural RoundUp no. 231

		No. 231/ 18 January 2013
		Welcome to the ABC Rural RoundUp for another week. ABC Rural staff's thoughts are with those affected by fire across the country. NSW braces for return to dangerous fire conditions Dry weather both hurts and helps seafood CSIRO investigating irrigation potential of NW Queensland NSW Farmers wants a bounty north of the border Camel carbon farming project rejected Chinese demand boosting copper prospects » More Rural News Prawn farmer turning wastewater into profit A north Queensland prawn farmer is using wastewater to cultivate seaweed for the Japanese market. Kojonup tourist train on the right track There's no doubting that a lot of people love trains and a lot of men love playing with them. » More Rural Features Landline January 20, 2013   Home On The Range In recent months there's been renewed interest in a prized patch of land in South Australia's far north, known as the Woomera Prohibited Area.   Mending Fences Effects of the ban on the live cattle trade to Indonesia are still being felt 17 months later. In an effort to repair damaged relations a group of 10 Northern Australian Cattle Producers - all of them women - travelled to Indonesia.   A Cut Above Staying ahead of the competition through a focus on animal welfare, extracting value wherever possible, and looking at the science behind quality meat has meant this business remains profitable in a difficult industry.   Bush Heroines We often think of the tough, resourceful Aussie farmer as a man, but women are farmers too and while they battle the same climatic and financial forces, some confront an additional hurdle - sexism. The resilience and grit that's helped eight women farmers succeed is the focus of a new book by author Liz Harfull.   Fox on the Run Foxes are one of the worst feral animals in Australia but there are questions over the controversial bounty system and whether a baiting program might be better. The Rural Quarter A quick snapshot of the latest stories from rural Australia from the ABC's team of reporters across the country. Talk to ABC Rural We love to hear from our audience, online and on air.	Podcast West Australian Country Hour Local Radio Podcast Victorian Country Hour Local Radio Felicity Urquhart Presents Saturday Night Country Vol 3 Felicity Urquhart chats with the stars and the future stars of Country Music each week on Saturday Night Country. If you are an Australian country music fan, then Saturday Night Country will be no stranger to you! CD $27.99
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