In today's National Rural News: Tougher weed killer on the cards for farmers, a positive yield forecast for cotton growers, Aussie bananas get the spotlight-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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South Australian farmers are uniting to raise awareness around the importance of mental wellbeing in times of uncertainty.

The Weather it Together campaign encourages farmers to focus on what they can control, stay connected, and ask for help when needed.

Producers say while the rain has returned, the emotional toll of recent dry years will take longer to recover from.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Weather it Together Founder Kate Gunn.

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In today's National Rural News: Regional authorities warn progress across key living areas is slowing, renewables put under the rural microscope, QLD's primary industries forecast record growth-- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Regional Australia Institute warns people outside of metropolitan areas are facing large gaps in liveability outcomes.

It's urging national leaders and policymakers to commit to '40 for the regions,' with research showing 40 percent of city dwellers considering a move.

Rural reporter Brady Evans spoke with RAI Chief Executive Liz Ritchie.

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In today's National Rural News: producers boosted by UAE trade, transforming NT soil to yield crops, beekeepers to have their say -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A trial is underway to improve soil health and boost crop resilience in the Northern Territory.

Researchers are using a tool to incorporate organic matter into the subsoil, allowing it to slowly release.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with University of Queensland Associate Professor Yash Dang.

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In today's National Rural News: the effect of the US government shutdown on agriculture, national sheep flock declines, pulse prices fall -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The shutdown of the U-S government could have a broader effect on the agriculture industry.

The country's Department of Agriculture has suspended its suite of crop and livestock reports while the shutdown is in effect.

These are used by many across the globe.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Episode Three Analyst Andrew Whitelaw about the shut down.

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