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National Rural News Tuesday May 20

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2025/05/20

National Rural News Tuesday May 20In today's National Rural News: Furious farmers take to the streets of Melbourne, pushing back against new tax, E-U trade negotiations back on the table, the wine industry's plea for help-- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Additional 16 million dollar funding package for...

The Rural News ·

2025/05/20

The Victorian state government has announced nearly 16 million dollars in additional drought relief. The package is an extension of a 13 and a half million dollar funding announced in September last year. The Victorian Farmers Federation is welcoming any financial relief, it says the package could have gone further. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with V-F-F President Brett Hosking to speak more about the funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday May 19

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2025/05/19

National Rural News Monday May 19 In today's National Rural News: Victorian farmers anger after new emergency services levy passes state parliament, the costly price tag of fixing fencing on outback Queensland farms, new center to help tackle biosecurity threats -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Victorian farmers anger after controversial tax...

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2025/05/19

Farmers are voicing their anger and disappointment over the Victorian state government's Emergency Services Levy. There has been widespread opposition to the introduction of the tax, which replaces the Fire Services levy and comes into effect on the first of July. Farmers have been granted a reduction in the rate but the Victorian Farmers Federation says it'll still see a massive increase to farmers costs. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with V-F-F President Brett Hosking.See

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National Rural News Friday May 16

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2025/05/16

National Rural News Friday May 16In today's National Rural News: Farmers anger after controversial new levy passes Victorian state parliament, calls for flood devastated town to be moved to higher ground, the Coalition's next steps after election defeat -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

"lack of trust": Probing how developers engage with...

The Rural News ·

2025/05/16

A New South Wales upper house inquiry is holding a hearing in Dubbo, to determine how the rollout of renewable energy is affecting farmers. Landholders have been raising concerns about the state government's Central West Renewable Energy Zone in Wellington. They say there is a lack of consultation and engagement between developers and locals. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Committee Chairman and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Mark Banasiak before the hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener

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National Rural News Thursday May 15

The Rural News ·

2025/05/15

National Rural News Thursday May 15In today's National Rural News: The role US tariffs are playing on our export markets, Morocco's agriculture ministry's comments on sheep trade ban, Bega defends decision to close Strathmerton site -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Exporters weigh in on Morocco's concerns about...

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2025/05/15

One of Australia's newest live sheep export market is raising questions about the looming ban on the trade. A trade agreement was put in place earlier this year to send our sheep to Morocco, until the ban comes into effect in 2028. Morocco's Agriculture spokesman says it is not normal to restrict import and export movements. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Livestock Exporters Council Deputy Chief Executive Simon Kompo-Harms about the comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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National Rural News Wednesday May 14

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2025/05/14

National Rural News Wednesday May 14In today's National Rural News: Australia hopeful trade deal between the US and China will pave the way for our own agreement, apple trees lopped before harvest, growers concerns over Woolworth cost slash -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

'Too much to ask': Farmers renew calls for pricing...

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2025/05/14

Farmers are renewing the call for greater transparency from the major supermarkets. Woolworths has announced its plans to slash the price of up to 400 of its products by 10 percent. But it hasn't specified what products are subject to the discounts -- and the National Farmers Federation warns farmers will likely foot the bill. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with the NFF's Horticulture Council Executive Director Richard Shannon about the concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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National Rural News Tuesday May 13

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2025/05/13

National Rural News Tuesday May 13In today's National Rural News: David Littleproud survives Nationals leadership challenge, Red meat exports break new April record, a sheep producers struggle to get financial relief from the South Australian Government -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Red meat exports reach new April record

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2025/05/13

Australian beef exports have reached a new April record, with products heading to new markets. Overall beef exports hit 127 thousand tonnes, while sheepmeat exports eased slightly off the back of two years of record growth. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia analyst Tim Jackson about the latest figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday May 12

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2025/05/12

National Rural News Monday May 12In today's National Rural News: Who will be the next leader of the National Party?, concerns about the future of the trucking industry, Aussie apples bound for China -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Popular Aussie apple brand to hit Chinese supermarket...

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2025/05/12

A popular brand of Australian apple is headed for China. A newly signed biosecurity agreement between Canberra and Beijing will allow for Soluna Apples to hit Chinese supermarket shelves in 2026 season. Rural Reporter Toby Gough caught up with WA Farm Direct Commercialisation Manager Sean Engelbrecht about the agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Friday May 9

The Rural News ·

2025/05/09

National Rural News Friday May 9In today's National Rural News: Farmers protesting on the steps of Victorian state parliament, concerning rise in stock theft, call for donations to boost mental health support -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

The latest forecasts for Australia's burgeoning pulse...

The Rural News ·

2025/05/09

Pea crops are facing a potential hit to farmgate prices and export margins, as trade tensions between Northern America and China deepen. Tariff disputes between the United States and China continue, and Beijing has also imposed a 100 percent tariff on Canadian Pea exports. But currency and supply chain complexities are the biggest issues facing the domestic industry Rural Reporter Toby Gough discussed the situation further with Rabobank's senior analyst Vitor PistoiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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National Rural News Thursday May 8

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2025/05/08

In today's National Rural News: Jobs affected by changes at Bega cheese processing sites, fish deaths on Tasmanian salmon farms decline, addressing a common road problem -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:04

Addressing tailgating on Queensland roads

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2025/05/08

It's hoped a technology being trialled to combat tailgating on Queensland roads could be extended to the regions. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is using new sign posts to alert a driver if they are found to be tailgating. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with General Manager Joanna Robinson about the trial. 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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National Rural News Wednesday May 7

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2025/05/07

National Rural News Wednesday May 7In today's National Rural News: Farmland values record 11 years of growth, concerns about varroa mite's affect on the horticulture industry, fashion brand teams up with advocates to future proof the industry -- plus the latest from the market and more.Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Horticulture at risk from varroa mite, report warns

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2025/05/07

Experts warn the horticulture industry is at risk as a result of varroa mite outbreaks, with researchers looking at ways to future proof the sector. The parasitic pest targets European Honey Bees and has been deemed ineradicable since it was first detected in New South Wales in 2022. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank Research General Manager Stefan Vogel about how to move the industry forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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