The Rural News

Farmers will still be able to access a crucial herbicide, but Australia's farm chemicals regulator is imposing new limits. Paraquat has been banned in 67 countries and neurologists have previously raised concerns about links to Parkinsons Disease.  It's use here has been under review since 1997, and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authourity has now ruled it can be used saf...

National Rural News Tuesday June 23 In today's National Rural News: Investigations into the spread of H5N1 bird flu, China's import quota filled, fertiliser supply docks in Brisbane -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian beef bound for China will now incur a 55 percent tariff, after an import quota was filled.  Some cargo already in transit before the limit was reached will now be subject to the duty.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global Agritrends Meat and Livestock Analyst Simon Quilty about what adjustments the sector has made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Monday June 22 In today's National Rural News: Deadly strain of bird flu detected in wild birds, US-Iran peace talks stall, farmers reiterate their opposition to water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Farmers say the money being used for the federal government's water buybacks on the Murray Darling Basin could be better spent The National Farmers Federation is reiterating its opposition to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, after the federal government announced it had secured 430 million dollars worth of water.  Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Water Committee Chairman Malcolm Holm about...

In today's National Rural News: Fertiliser relief in sight as the U.S and Iran sign peace deal, farmer confidence hits record low, QLD beef producers under scrutiny  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer confidence has plummeted to its lowest recorded level in 20 years.  Research from Rabobank shows 58% of Australian farmers had a negative outlook for the next 12 months.  Soaring input costs are being put to blame as a result of the Middle East conflict, with the recent peace deal showing small signs of relief.   Rural Editor Emily Minney spokes with Rabobank's Country Bankin...

Farmers are raising concerns about the federal government's decision to move to full cost recovery on agricultural exports.  Since 2023, Labor has had support measures in place to bridge the gap between what farmers pay and what regulation costs.  But from next July, farmers will begin paying more, as part of a phased roll out.  The National Farmers Federation warns businesses could...

In today's National Rural News: Calls for an extension to the fuel excise, more funding to address Lumpy Skin Disease, what does the future of the agriculture sector look like? -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Tuesday June 16 In today's National Rural News: Strait of Hormuz to formally reopen on Friday, sugar mills expected to come back online next week, a parasite spreading through Texas - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts say Australia's cattle industry is not at risk, as a parasite spreads through the United States.  A dozen cases of New World Screwworm have been detected in cattle in Texas.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Global Agritrends Meat and Livestock Analyst Simon Quilty, to get a better understanding of the situation and how it could influence Australia's cattle industry. See omnyst...

National Rural News Monday June 15 In today's National Rural News: Peace deal reached in Middle East conflict, export fees on the rise, nitrogen fertiliser prices soften- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular brand of Australian apples has hit Chinese supermarket shelves.  Soluna Apples, known as Bravo Apples in Australia, are being sold in premium grocers on China's mainland.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with WA Farm Direct General Manager Elliot Jones about the milestone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Thursday June 11 In today's National Rural News: Beef exports to China slow, port security fees nearly triple, cherry growers celebrated after strong season  - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer confidence is on the rise, after a late autumn break helped boost soil moisture levels ahead of a predicted El Nino.  The latest Bendigo Bank Commodities Insights has also production costs continue to bite. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Senior Manager of Industry Insights Eliza Redfern to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Wednesday June 10 In today's National Rural News: Global beef supply to tighten, additional fertiliser and diesel bound for Australia, a looming pollination crisis  - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global beef production is tipped to fall more than 2% this year, but experts say that's good news for the Australian industry.  A new report from Rabobank shows Australia's beef sector is expected to continue its strong production and export levels as the U.S, China and Brazil all brace for a dip in production.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Angus Gidley-Baird about wha...

National Rural News Tuesday June 9 In today's National Rural News: New resource to help suppliers navigate relationships with retailers, new research to safeguard fertiliser supply long term, potential new way to manage feral pests  - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Researchers are trying to decipher a "hidden language" in fox urine to better control the pests. There are an estimated 1.7 million foxes in Australia, responsible for the deaths of millions of livestock and native animals. A joint venture between Charles Sturt University and the New South Wales Environmental Trust is hoping to use the animals urine to make management more effective. Rural Reporte...

Red meat exports to the Middle East have begun to rebound, as tensions in the region continue.  Shipments have nearly doubled since the Iran conflict broke out three months ago, but still remain almost half the volumes from this time last year. Experts say a lack of demand from tourists in the region is largely responsible, not just the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Rural Editor Emily Minn...

National Rural News Friday June 5 In today's National Rural News: Beef exporters are on the verge of losing access to the Chinese markets, the hail risk to winter crops, the risk of new U-S tariffs - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Thursday June 4 In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to wage increase, cotton prices reach two year high, SA and Victoria leading the way in cattle producer confidence - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine industry representatives are calling for the federal government to halt tax changes announced the budget.  Taylors Wines is threatening to take its operations overseas, arguing a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts and capital gains will hamper their ability to be competitive. While the nation's largest retail liquor network Endeavour Group has announced it will step away from produc...

National Rural News Wednesday June 3 In today's National Rural News: Trade tensions, looming tariffs and seasonal conditions weigh heavily on the cattle sector, drone designed to look like a falcon now being trailled in Queensland, demand for CCTV on South Australian farms soars - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNews...

Looming tariffs, trade shifts and seasonal conditions are adding uncertainty to the beef sector.  ANZ's Winter Commodity reports shows increased culling driven by poor seasonal conditions has led to a significant drop in cow prices in March and April --  But export demand continued to prop up the sector. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to ANZ Agribusiness Executive Director Michael White...