The war in the Middle East has destabilised international trade and we could see much more government intervention globally to prepare for any supply shocks. You’ll hear from NAB's chief economist Sally Auld.

Australian farmers were looking at a new urea fertilizer manufacturer to be based in Victoria’s LaTrobe Valley. But the State Government made the approval process a protracted and expensive business, so the company is now going to set up in New Zealand.

And you’ll hear from CEO of the BOM Dr Stuart Minchin, about the likelihood of an El Nino weather pattern, and a response to the caning farmers have given the updated BOM website.