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National Rural News Thursday January 15
In today's National Rural News: More support for farmers grappling with fires, collapsed agriculture business directors banned, work to diversify Australia's export markets -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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The wine industry welcomes work to diversify Australia's export markets
The federal government is building on its commitment to diversify Australia's export markets. The 50 million dollar Trade Diversification Network brings together a range of primary industries and government. Australian Grape and Wine is one of the 40 industry bodies involved. Rural Editor Emil…
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Dairy farmers concerned European produce could soon flood the supermarket sheves
The dairy industry says any free trade agreement with the European Union needs to protect the local industry. The Australian Dairy Industry Council warns a trade deal may result in overseas dairy products flooding the supermarket shelves at the expense of domestic produce. Rural Editor Emily Mi…
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National Rural News Wednesday January 14
National Rural News Wednesday January 14 In today's National Rural News: Premier heckled during a visit to bushfire ravaged Victoria, more rain on the way to sodden North-West Queensland, Chicken consumption on the rise -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural…
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National Rural News Tuesday January 13
National Rural News Tuesday January 13 In today's National Rural News: Bushfire recovery in Victoria to take years, tens of thousands of livestock lost in Queensland floods, dairy industry concerns on EU trade -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podc…
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Victorian Farmers Federation mobilises to support bushfire ravaged communities
The Victorian Farmers Federation says getting fodder into bushfire ravaged Victoria is the organisation's top priority. Entire wineries and orchards burned to the ground, and thousands of livestock are believed to have been lost in the blazes. The V-F-F says there are grave concerns for animal …
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National Rural News Monday January 12
National Rural News Monday January 12 In today's National Rural News: Fires ravage Victoria, livestock washed away in floods in the north, billion dollar blow to the beef sector -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodc…
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Farm input costs expected to outpace inflation in 2026
New figures warn farm input costs are expected to rise higher than inflation in 2026. The annual consumer price index currently sits at 3.8% but fertiliser costs are expected to rise 6%, and fodder is up 15%. ABARES says farmers are also receiving more for their produce. Rural Editor Emily Min…
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National Rural News Friday December 19
National Rural News Friday December 19 In today's National Rural News: Federal government to recover regulatory costs of exports, farmer confidence stable heading into the new year, hay contractors working around the clock -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Ru…
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Federal government to recover regulatory costs of exports
The federal government is moving to recover the regulatory costs of agricultural exports. The Cost Recovery Implementation program has been flagged in this week's Mid-Year Economic Financial Outlook. The Australian Live Exporters Council is calling on the government to go back to the drawing bo…
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