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National Rural News Friday September 5 In today's National Rural News: Industry calls for standardised strategy for mulesed wool, avocado industry eyeing new export markets, a rough timeline for virtual fencing in NSW -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Avocado industry is looking to broaden its export markets after years of oversupply. 150 thousand tonnes of avocados is forecast for the 2026 season, a similar level to what has been produced in recent years. China has been touted as the next major export market. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Avocados Australia Chief Executive John Tyas about the industry's next steps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Thursday September 4 In today's National Rural News: New milk season starts with a dip in production, winter storms delay exports from WA, ACCC cracking down on cartel activity -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The national milk production figures for the new milk season show a four percent decline on last year. 556 million litres of milk was produced across the country in July, the first month of the new milk season. Analysts say the production figures are being influenced by colder temperatures and drought pressures. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Dairy Australia Market Insights Manager Eliza Redfern about the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Wednesday September 3 In today's National Rural News: APVMA considers new regulations for pesticide use on berry crops, SA Tomato grower's trade restrictions lifted after more than a year, the economic benefit of the wine industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences forecasts the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors are tipped to reach a combined value of more than 100 billion dollars this financial year. The figures is being driven by elevated livestock production. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with ABARES Executive Director Jared Greenville about the figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Tuesday September 2 In today's National Rural News: Four Aldi suppliers accused of price fixing, cattle production tipped to reach a new record, Australian apples hit U.S supermarket shelves for the first time -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian grown apples have entered the United States market for the first time. Soluna apples, known domestically as Bravo, will be shipped to China next year, but exporters have sent two containers to the U-S to trial demand there. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with WA Farm Direct Commercialisation Manager Sean Englebrecht about the efforts to expand export markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Monday September 1 In today's National Rural News: Regional Investment Corporation given a billion dollar boost, Rural Road Safety Month gets underway, New technology hoped to disrupt algal blooms -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Controversial legislation allowing energy companies access to prime agricultural land has passed Victorian Parliament. The legislation introduces new powers energy providers building transmission towers and other renewable energy projects to enter private land with support from police. Farmers are voicing their frustration and anger at the plan, which could see them fined up to 8000 dollars if they refuse officers access to their land. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking about the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Friday August 29 In today's National Rural News: Potato mop-top detections in Tasmania grow, Industry concerns about a retailer's push to gain access to NLIS, government funding to bolster the sheep industry supply chain -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The South Australian government will continue to fund a series of workshops to support producers struggling through the drought. The Red Meat Challenges Program delivers targeted workshops and community events focusing on livestock management, recovery planning and resilience. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Livestock SA Chief Executive Travis Tobin about the scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Thursday August 28 In today's National Rural News: New report warns services likely to be underfunded and understaffed in the regions, 43 million dollar investment in drought resilience in NSW, dairy land values reaching all-time highs -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new report warns critical services like aged care and mental health support are harder to access in the regions. The Anglicare Australia report has found regional services are more likely to face underfunding, short-term contracts and staff shortages. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Kasey Chambers about the findingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Wednesday August 27 In today's National Rural News: Wool production forecast falls again, questions raised about pork industry's quality assurance scheme, calls for biosecurity reform -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia's wool production is expected to hit levels not seen in more than a century. The latest estimate from the Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee suggests 251.5 million kilograms of wool will be produced this financial year, down 10.2% year-on-year. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Committee Chairman Stephen Hill about the latest forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Tuesday August 26 In today's National Rural News: 12 million dollars in bird flu preparedness funding announced, freight industry reacts to federal government's new national strategy, bolstering Queensland's biosecurity-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Freight Industry is welcoming the federal government's updated National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. Since the strategy was first implemented in 2019, the sector has faced a range of challenges, including the pandemic, delays and route damage due to weather, and global tensions hampering trade. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight Trade Alliance General Manger of Operations Tom Jensen about strengthening the supply chainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Rural News Monday August 25 In today's National Rural News: Major dairy company moves to sell its consumer brands, questions over PFAS contamination in regional NSW, bolstering the supply chain with new National Freight Strategy-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A shipment of bricks is being blamed for the spread of Red Imported Fire Ants into Central Queensland. Nests have been detected at five mine sites in Bowen's Basin. It comes six weeks after a fire ant nest was uncovered at a mine site in Broadmeadow - the region's first detection. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with The Invasive Species Council's Reece Pianta, who warns further spread is likely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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