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Mike Foley

National rural reporter

Latest Stories

Pacific Labor Scheme expansion welcomed by farmers

Pacific Labor Scheme expansion welcomed by farmers

Government removes cap on semi-skilled migrant worker program

Test 17 hours, 38 minutes

Trade Minister puts heat on India over sugar subsidies

Trade Minister puts heat on India over sugar subsidies

Australia reacts to India's export push that is hitting local industry and devaluing the global market.

Test 2 days, 22 hours

Small business squeezed as Australia ranks last on late paydays

Small business squeezed as Australia ranks last on late paydays

Ombudsman takes aim at big businesses using small operators as defacto banks

Test 3 days, 3 hours

Foreign investor rules questioned in Riverina agribusiness sale

Foreign investor rules questioned in Riverina agribusiness sale

US Private equity to sell Riverina agribusiness BFB to Canadian pension fund

Test 4 days, 5 hours

Tough choices loom on Asia-Pacific trade

Tough choices loom on Asia-Pacific trade

As the Asian summit season kicks off, Australia mulls its path between China-US stand off.

Test 5 days, 9 hours

Drought funds must flow beyond the farm gate

Drought funds must flow beyond the farm gate

Community groups say generous drought funding should be shared into rural businesses and the community.

Test 1 week, 4 days

Littleproud launches probe into live-ex cover-up claims

Littleproud launches probe into live-ex cover-up claims

Ag Minister launches investigation of allegations that Department officers suppressed junior staffers' concerns

Test 1 week, 5 days

Thanks for fruit pick quick-fix, but don’t forget the long game

Thanks for fruit pick quick-fix, but don’t forget the long game

Industry is welcoming the new backpacker farm workforce rules, but with some reservations.

Test 1 week, 6 days

Regional jobs push expected to bear fruit before end of year

Regional jobs push expected to bear fruit before end of year

Littleproud advances plans to move more public sector jobs to the bush

Test 1 week, 6 days

Boost to backpacker farm workforce as harvest approaches

Boost to backpacker farm workforce as harvest approaches

Government announces working holidaymaker visa changes

Test 1 week, 6 days