ABC Rural RoundUp, January 16, 2015

		No. 329 / 16 January 2015
		Welcome to the ABC Rural RoundUp for another week. Land needed for thousands of sheep following Victorian bushfire Cattle prices soar after widespread rains Coal seam gas exports predicted to surge First payouts to farmers from multi-peril crop insurance Deal to export mangoes and lychees to the US Australian almond crop on track to set new record » More Rural News Soaking rain welcomed in central Australia Widespread, soaking rain was welcomed by outback graziers throughout central Australia this week, was a sight to behold. Too hot to handle Heatwaves kill more Australians than any other natural hazard, but a recent survey shows many ageing farmers aren't preparing for the risk. » More Rural Features Landline  Australia's flagship rural television program, with reports from around the country on rural and urban issues. Presented by Pip Courtney. On ABC TV Sunday at noon, repeated on Monday at 1pm and on News24 on Monday at midnight. Country Breakfast Country Breakfast is broadcast on Saturday 6.00 - 7.00am on ABC's Radio National. Join us this week for a summer highlights program. We'll join the Apsley community celebrating the grand re-opening of their pub. We travel the Barkly Highway in the Northern Territory and meet a singing stockman. Failed racehorses find a new life in the show ring and we find out how landholders have coped with on-going drought in NSW and Queensland.	Podcast Victoria Country Hour Local Radio Podcast Countrywide Rural Online Top Dogs In this joyous tribute to Australia’s working dogs, people all over the country share their favourite stories and photos of the incredible dogs that make such a huge difference to their lives each day. These cheerful workaholics are celebrated in tales of heroism, extraordinary intuition, unflagging dedication and intelligence. Book $29.99