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Feb 2023
55m 9s

South Australian Country Hour

ABC Radio
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The NSW Agriculture minister met with the Pastoralists' Association of West Darling ato discuss their concerns regarding the introduction of mandatory electronic tagging (eID) for sheep and goats, Moonta local and CEO of Platfarm, Lindsay Jackson has landed herself a spot on the shortlist for the Rural Women's Award and Grain Growers is encouraging farmers t ... Show More
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