National Rural News Friday February 13

In today's National Rural News: A new look coalition after Sussan Ley was defeated in a leadership spill, trade minister remains determined to achieve a commercially viable trade deal with Europe, calls for laptops to be donated to students in the bush -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A charity is asking businesses to donate any spare computer desktops or laptops to regional and rural classrooms.

23 percent of students don't have access to a device but four in five Australians believe digital skills are essential to the workplace.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to WorkVentures Chief Executive Caroline McDaid, who says students in the bush are already at a disadvantage.

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Extreme weather conditions and a strong Australian dollar have been the major factors influencing the agriculture sector to start the year.

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness's latest commodity update shows it's been a mixed bag to start 2026.

Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Industry Insights Senior Manager Eliza Redfern to get the latest.

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