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National Rural News Tuesday July 29

The Rural News ·

2025/07/29

National Rural News Tuesday July 29 In today's National Rural News: Nationals demanding answers on US beef import decision, green paddocks in drought stricken regions 'deceptive', deals with meal kit companies more appealing for farmers -- 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.

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3:43

Nationals claim federal government ignored advice on...

The Rural News ·

2025/07/29

The Nationals are calling for a senate inquiry into the decision to allow US beef imports. The party is accusing the federal government of ignoring the advice of the Inspector-General of Biosecurity, which had recommended an independent panel to probe the decision. Last week, Labor lifted import restrictions on US beef after a years-long review. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Nationals Leader David Littleproud about what needs to happen nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:42

National Rural News Monday July 28

The Rural News ·

2025/07/28

National Rural News Monday July 28 In today's National Rural News: EU and US strike a trade deal, industry pushback on easing import restrictions on US beef, South Australian premier to visit affected towns as toxic algal bloom continues -- 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.

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3:30

Farmers call for clarity over US beef import decision

The Rural News ·

2025/07/28

The National Farmers Federation is asking for clarity on how beef imports from the United States will be properly managed. US beef products haven't been shipped to Australia since the early 2000s due to biosecurity concerns. But those restrictions are now being eased. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with N-F-F President David Jochinke about the decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Cattle industry at odds over decision on US beef imports

The Rural News ·

2025/07/25

The beef industry is at odds on easing restrictions on beef products imported from the United States. US beef hasn't been sold in Australia in more than two decades, due to concerns about disease and lacking traceability systems. The federal government has been carrying out a years-long review into the decision and will now ease those restrictions. Cattle Australia was initially confident proper biosecurity protections were in place but has been left with more questions after being briefed by the

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15:42

National Rural News Friday July 25

The Rural News ·

2025/07/25

National Rural News Friday July 25 In today's National Rural News: Cattle industry changes it's tune on easing import restrictions on US beef, Convoy of hay on its way to South Australia from Western Australia, ways to improve productivity and profitability in horticulture -- 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.

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National Rural News Thursday July 24

The Rural News ·

2025/07/24

National Rural News Thursday July 24 In today's National Rural News: Australia eases restrictions on US beef being sold in the domestic market, sheep producers concerns about expanded rollout of eID tags, drones used to treat mine site where fire ants were detected -- 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.

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5:20

Farmer concerns older sheep will be double tagged...

The Rural News ·

2025/07/24

Sheep producers in New South Wales are raising concerns about the rollout of electronic identification tags on older sheep. As it stands, all sheep and goats across the nation born on or after January first this year need to be fitted with an eID tag. That will be expanded over the next two years -- but the industry warns that's just an added cost for stock headed for the abattoir. WoolProducers Australia says while there is wide ranging support for the rollout, there needs to be a common sense

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15:41

National Rural News Wednesday July 23

The Rural News ·

2025/07/23

National Rural News Wednesday July 23 In today's National Rural News: Why South Australia's algal bloom isn't being declared a natural disaster, raids carried out on South Australian Piggery, Farm Safety week kicks off -- 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.

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4:21

Farm safety week in full swing

The Rural News ·

2025/07/23

Farmers are being reminded to integrate safety initiatives into their everyday routine. National Farm Safety Week is in full swing and this year's theme is 'Second Chances - who knows how many you'll get?' Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Farm Safe Chairwoman Felicity Richards about the initiativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Tuesday July 22

The Rural News ·

2025/07/22

National Rural News Tuesday July 22 In today's National Rural News: Government stops short of declaring South Australia's toxic algal bloom a national disaster, concerns about farm chemicals regulator's performance, sugar growers hopeful of higher demand from the United States -- 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.

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3:49

APVMA approval rates dip

The Rural News ·

2025/07/22

The cropping industry is raising questions about the performance of the farm chemicals regulator. The latest quarterly report from the from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority that just under 55 percent of application assessments for new chemicals are being completed on time. Croplife warns it puts Australian producers at a disadvantage on a global stage. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Matthew Cossey about the concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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National Rural News Monday July 21

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2025/07/21

National Rural News Monday July 21 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers say a rise in value isn't making its way back to producers, South Australian government purchases a barge to cross flooded Cooper Creek, safeguarding the sugar 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.

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4:44

Dairy farmers warn the industry is operating at a loss

The Rural News ·

2025/07/21

The dairy industry warns the sector is still operating at a loss, despite an increase in Global Trade Value. Prices have risen 14 percent on last year at auction and Australia's main commodities - cheese and butter - both saw substantial increases. But advocates warn efforts by grocery chains to lower checkout prices for cost of living relief, is deepening the blow for farmers. Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about the concerns.See

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15:42

National Rural News Friday July 18

The Rural News ·

2025/07/18

National Rural News Friday July 18 In today's National Rural News: Locusts plague flooded Outback Queensland, Victorian farmers to push back against new land laws, a new herbicide for corn growers -- 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.

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3:44

What AgHealth's new tool reveals about farm deaths...

The Rural News ·

2025/07/18

New data shows tractors and quad bikes account for almost half of all recorded deaths on Australian farms. Ag Health has made the findings through a newly established a new Farm Injury Dashboard, with just under three hundred deaths recorded over the past five years. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick Spoke with Ag Health's Farm Safety Research Manger Kerri-Lynn Peachey about how the Dashboard has been developed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

National Rural News 17 July

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2025/07/17

In today's National Rural News: Farmers in drought-stricken NSW plead for further government support, calls for farming vehicle registration reform in Tasmania and a welcome funding boost to Australia's red wine sector. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:56

Australia's wine sector welcomes federal government...

The Rural News ·

2025/07/17

The wine sector is welcoming a funding boost from the federal government. A further one-point-one million dollars will be poured into the government's Grape and Wine Sector Long Term Viability Support package. Rural Editor, Emily Minney, spoke with Wine Australia Chief Executive Martin Cole about the funding. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

National Rural News Wednesday July 16

The Rural News ·

2025/07/16

In today's National Rural News: Further details about the live sheep export phase out, aquatic weed spreads further and improving the taste of olives. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

Farmers plead for drought support

The Rural News ·

2025/07/16

Farmers in the parts of Southern New South Wales are calling for drought relief. The region has seen little to no rainfall in recent months, as drought conditions in South Australia and Victoria creep north. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Local M-P Steph Cooke, about the dry conditions in her Cootamundra electorate. Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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