ABC Rural RoundUp, March 30, 2015

		No. 331 / 30 January 2015
		Welcome to the ABC Rural RoundUp for another week. January rains didn't end the drought Beef gets more expensive NT citrus farm moves into bananas NT's last iron ore mine shuts Japan test robotic tractors in the Riverina Hot chip vending machines on the way » More Rural News Smokin' hot camel is all white They're known as the ships of the desert, but one, all-white camel is lighting up the outback town of Silverton, in far west New South Wales. Rural Australia Day honours A prominent plant breeder, a farming advocate, and a cameleer were among many recognised for important agricultural and regional contributions, on Australia Day. » 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. We start the new program year with a trip to outback Queensland where landholders are desperately waiting for the wet season to arrive; we check out what's believed to be Australia's largest bell collection; and meet some very cute suri alpaca babies.  We also get down and dirty collecting soil samples in Tasmania. Send us your feedback Send us your story suggestions and feedback on the coverage we offer online.	Podcast South Australia Country Hour Local Radio Podcast Country Breakfast Radio National 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