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The Mail Run
by The Weekly Times
The Mail Run delivers you Australia's most important rural stories in a way that's easy to understand. The compelling podcast is produced by The Weekly Times, Australia’s best-selling rural newspaper and most-read rural news website.
Episodes
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Young farmers: Why they're still choosing to work on the land
Journalists Bethany Griffiths and Chantelle Francis hear from the next generation on why, despite all farming’s challenges, they are still choosing to take over their family’s operations and work on the land.To read more visit www.themailrun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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The 150th Special
The year is 1869. Wheat is the biggest crop in Victoria. About 35 per cent of the colony's population lives in Melbourne. And a new newspaper has been launched, costing threepence and touted as "a journal of the times". In this episode of The Mail Run, we celebrate the 150 anniversary of The…
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Hidden drought: The despair amid a bumper season for crops
When we talk about how farmers are doing across Victoria’s cropping regions, it’s a tale of two seasons. This episode we delve into who’s doing it tough and whether they’re getting the help they need. Chantelle Francis and Madeleine Stuchbery talk to The Weekly Times journalist James Wagstaff...
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What is meat? Exploring the future of the food industry
Plant-based diets are increasingly popular but labels on them divide the population. In this episode we investigate so-called "meat-free meat" and look at what the future holds for the food and agriculture industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunny side up: Caged egg production verses free-range poultry
Eggs are a staple in many Australians’ diets, but what is it that drives consumer choices? Do you exclusively buy free range? Or do you just go for the cheapest dozen? In this episode we delve into the pros and cons of the different kinds of egg production and what the label on the carton…
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Women in agriculture: Success, sexism and leadership
Gone are the days when women involved in agriculture were “just a farmer’s wife”, but that doesn’t mean the challenges women once faced in the industry are now over. This episode features National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson, Victorian Farmers Federation vice president Emma Germano...
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Who owns Australia: Behind the investigation with NFF, CBRE
It’s the The Weekly Times’ annual investigation that has everyone talking - Who are Australia's biggest landholders? Where is the interest coming and why? What does Australia’s farming community think of it all? We speak to the journalist behind the investigation, CBRE agribusiness director Danny...
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Quad bike safety on farms
This episode explores the issue of safety on quad bikes and the controversy surrounding a new ACCC recommendation for mandatory "rollover" safety devices. We hear from a senior reporter covering the issue, an engineer and the director of trauma service at the Royal Children's Hospital.This…
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Federal election: What it will mean for regional Australia
As the federal election campaign heats up we break down what the key promises mean for regional Australians. What are the key issues? What regions have the power to change the game as we head to the polls? How are leaders attempting to connect to regional Australia? This episode was produced by...
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Animal activists: The motivation, impact and government reaction
We delve into the motivation behind animal activist actions, the impact they can have on agriculture and farming and what the government has to say. This episode features an activist, a farming representative, and Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes and Opposition agriculture spokesman...
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Education in Agriculture
Will farmers need a university degree to to keep up with the industry? Who are our next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals? In this episode we explore what the future of agriculture will look like through the sphere of education.This episode was produced by Chantelle Francis and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Mail Run delivers you Australia's most important rural stories in a way that's easy to understand. The compelling podcast is produced by The Weekly Times, Australia’s best-selling rural newspaper and most-read rural news website.
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How many episodes does The Mail Run have?
The Mail Run currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Mail Run about?
The Mail Run delivers you Australia's most important rural stories in a way that's easy to understand. The compelling podcast is produced by The Weekly Times, Australia’s best-selling rural newspaper and most-read rural news website.
How often does The Mail Run release new episodes?
The Mail Run has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Mail Run?
The Mail Run is created and hosted by The Weekly Times.
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