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National Rural News Thursday December 4

The Rural News ·

2025/12/04

National Rural News Thursday December 4 In today's National Rural News: Beef industry 'performing at its best', manufacturers respond to right to repair reforms, citrus industry concerns about imports -- 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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4:07

'Performing at its best' Beef industry tipped to set...

The Rural News ·

2025/12/04

A new report forecasts Australia's beef production is set to reach new benchmarks in 2025. 3rd quarter data has been analysed by Rabobank, finding production rates are expected to reach 3 million metric tonnes this year. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Senior Animal Proteins Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird, who says the report shows the sector is performing at its best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Wednesday December 3

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2025/12/03

National Rural News Wednesday December 3 In today's National Rural News: Right to repair laws to be extended to farm machinery, agriculture production value to reach nearly $100 billion, BOM declares a late season La Nina -- 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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5:17

Farmers win the right to repair their own farm machinery

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2025/12/03

The federal government has committed to extending Right to Repair laws to agricultural machinery. The laws, which are currently in place for light vehicles, would mean farmers can either repair their own machinery like tractors, or use third party mechanics instead of sending it back to the manufacturer. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to National Farmers Federation President Hamish McIntyre about the reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

National Rural News Tuesday December 2

The Rural News ·

2025/12/02

National Rural News Tuesday December 2 In today's National Rural News: ADPF to remain a member of Dairy Australia, sheep sector making sustainability gains but struggling with the workforce, cherry harvest delayed -- 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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5:01

The highlights and challenges of the sheep sector

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2025/12/02

A new report shows the sheep sector is making gains in sustainability. According the Sheep Sustainability Framework's annual report, the industry is seeing reduced emissions, increased volumes of non-mulesed wool, and better pain management. But Sheep Producers Australia says there are issues which need to be addressed urgently. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Bonnie Skinner about the success and challenges the sector is experiencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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National Rural News Monday December 1

The Rural News ·

2025/12/01

National Rural News Monday December 1 In today's National Rural News: Confidence in cattle producers ability to meet new trade requirements, asbestos found in renewable energy infrastructure, varroa mite pressures 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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4:50

Calls for financial relief as varroa mite pressures...

The Rural News ·

2025/12/01

There are fresh calls for financial relief for New South Wales beekeepers struggling with varroa mite. The New South Wales Apiarists Association is calling for subsidies to help cover the rising costs of treating their hives and the increased labour it requires. It also warns wild honey bee populations are also falling, increasing demand for pollination services. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Councillor Sam Lockwood, who warns pollinators are on the brink of collapse.See

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National Rural News Friday November 28

The Rural News ·

2025/11/28

National Rural News Friday November 28 In today's National Rural News: Probe into Chinese beef imports extended, calls for changes to drought definitions, farmers concerns on environmental reforms -- 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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3:22

Farmers left bitterly disappointed by the federal...

The Rural News ·

2025/11/28

Farmers say they have been left bitterly disappointed by the federal government's environmental reforms. Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to get the laws through the senate. The National Farmers Federation says landholders need urgent clarity on the changes. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Natural Resource Management Policy Manager Warwick Ragg about the concernsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Thursday November 27

The Rural News ·

2025/11/27

National Rural News Thursday November 27 In today's National Rural News: Citrus producers raising the alarm, insights into what farmers are using RIC loans for, new deal between Australian and New Zealand farm chemical regulators -- 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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4:04

Rural Aid supports 15 hundred farming families in the...

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2025/11/27

A new report shows a leading rural charity delivered almost 10 thousand hay bales, 170 water tanks and nearly 12 million litres of household water in the last financial year. Rural Aid's Impact Report shows registrations of farming families doubled compared to the year prior. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive John Warlters about the vital work they do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Wednesday November 26

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2025/11/26

In today's National Rural News: Farmers take up fight against gas project, should pain-free mulesing be mandated nationwide, crops damaged by hail -- 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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6:05

Should pain-free mulesing be mandated nationwide?

The Rural News ·

2025/11/26

Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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National Rural News Monday November 24

The Rural News ·

2025/11/24

National Rural News Monday November 24 In today's National Rural News: Pork industry joins call for changes to country of origin labelling, Industry representatives appointed to National Food Council, regional property prices accelerate -- 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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6:11

Pork industry joins call for changes to country of...

The Rural News ·

2025/11/24

The Pork Industry is calling for an overhaul of country of origin labels, with producers concerned consumers aren't fully aware of the produce they're buying. Nearly 70 percent of ham and bacon on supermarket shelves is made from imported pork products. Australian Pork is launching a new campaign, saying the green triangle and gold kangaroo isn't always indicative of Australian-made produce. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Margo Andrae about the renewed campaign.See

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15:42

National Rural News Friday November 21

The Rural News ·

2025/11/21

National Rural News Friday November 21 In today's National Rural News: EU free trade talks resume, dairy farmers anger over American dairy, big four bank launches new rural banking service -- 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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4:23

Improving access to banking services in rural...

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2025/11/21

One of the big four banks is launching a new pilot program to improve access to services in rural areas. From next year, Westpac will run a mobile banking service to provide face to face and private sessions from bankers making fortnightly visits to the regions. It has also extended its moratorium on regional branch closures until the next decade. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Regional General Manager for Westpac Agribusiness Peta Ward about the program, and how benefit those in the

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National Rural News Thursday November 20

The Rural News ·

2025/11/20

National Rural News Thursday November 20 In today's National Rural News: NSW farmers call on energy minister to visit, rice crop shrinks, industry pushback against container deposit schemes including wine bottles-- 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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4:03

Industry pushback against container deposit schemes...

The Rural News ·

2025/11/20

The wine industry is raising concerns about additional administrative and financial costs of expanding a key recycling scheme. Various Container Deposit Schemes across the country will soon accept wine bottles. But the sector warns it just creates more regulatory burden for an already struggling industry. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean about the concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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