Rural services giant Elders, the Australiasian Space Innovation Institute, Meat and Livestock Australia and Charles Sturt University have teamed up to launch new state of the art technology for farmers.

The National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture aims to be the first Artificial intelligence program providing a virtual copy of the nation's agricultural landscape.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australiasian Space Innovation Institute Founding Chief Executive Andy Koronis about the technology.

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National Rural News Tuesday February 17

In today's National Rural News: Australia and Europe inch closer to a free trade agreement, plea for volunteers is bushfire devastated communities in Victoria, case of varroa mite chemical resistance detected -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Monday February 16

In today's National Rural News: A breakthrough in trade talks with the EU, Ways to plug a shortfall in truck drivers, more trainee doctors to work in the bush -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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