A seven million dollar program will be rolled out in New South Wales, in an effort to eradicate a parasite affecting cattle.

The New South Wales government will deliver the first Cattle Tick Eradication Action Plan by the end of September.

The parasite has become endemic to a large part of Queensland, causing concern for Northern New South Wales producers.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with New South Wales Farmers Association spokesman and cattle producer Tony Hegarty about the move.

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In today's National Rural News: Another processor lifts support milk payments, fertiliser prices approach two decade high, time running out for Basin communities to have their say -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday April 23

In today's National Rural News: Some suppliers to an Indonesian dairy company still waiting on March payments, additional fuel supplies bound for Australia, the video-game hoping to get the next generation into ag -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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It's hoped a video-game simulating life on a cattle station, could encourage the next generation to take up a career in agriculture.

Developed by Northern Territory based Nathan Groves and Chas 'CJ' Cole, the game Pasture allows players to act as ringers on cattle stations.

Rural Reporter Brady Evans caught up with Nathan Groves about the development and its inspiration.

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National Rural News Wednesday April 22

In today's National Rural News: Fears of prolonged fertiliser supply constraints, croppers turning their sights to livestock, rural vets plea for help -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Analysts are warning current supply and cost pressures around fertiliser will likely continue long after the conflict in the Middle East.

A significant amount of fertiliser used in Australia is sourced from the Middle East and is imported through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rural Reporter Brady Evans spoke with Rabobank Research Analyst Paul Joules about the forecast.

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Victorian farmers have developed a new plan to see their farmland better protected from various developments.

The Victorian Farmers Federation warns an equivalent of 650 MCG's of farmland are being lost each year to housing development, energy and mining projects and 'urban sprawl'.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Brett Hosking about the plan and its importance.

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In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers highlight chance for meaningful change in the sector, Victorian farmers launch plan to protect land from development, export ship leaves Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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