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National Rural News Thursday June 11
National Rural News Thursday June 11 In today's National Rural News: Beef exports to China slow, port security fees nearly triple, cherry growers celebrated after strong season - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodc…
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Rain boosts farmer confidence ahead of El Nino
Farmer confidence is on the rise, after a late autumn break helped boost soil moisture levels ahead of a predicted El Nino. The latest Bendigo Bank Commodities Insights has also production costs continue to bite. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Senior Manager of Industry Insights Eliza Redf…
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National Rural News Wednesday June 10
National Rural News Wednesday June 10 In today's National Rural News: Global beef supply to tighten, additional fertiliser and diesel bound for Australia, a looming pollination crisis - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralN…
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Experts predict Australia well placed to handle tightening global beef supply
Global beef production is tipped to fall more than 2% this year, but experts say that's good news for the Australian industry. A new report from Rabobank shows Australia's beef sector is expected to continue its strong production and export levels as the U.S, China and Brazil all brace for a dip …
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National Rural News Tuesday June 9
National Rural News Tuesday June 9 In today's National Rural News: New resource to help suppliers navigate relationships with retailers, new research to safeguard fertiliser supply long term, potential new way to manage feral pests - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the N…
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The potential new way to manage a feral pest
Researchers are trying to decipher a "hidden language" in fox urine to better control the pests. There are an estimated 1.7 million foxes in Australia, responsible for the deaths of millions of livestock and native animals. A joint venture between Charles Sturt University and the New South Wales …
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Middle East exports rebound amid continued Iran conflict
Red meat exports to the Middle East have begun to rebound, as tensions in the region continue. Shipments have nearly doubled since the Iran conflict broke out three months ago, but still remain almost half the volumes from this time last year. Experts say a lack of demand from tourists in the re…
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National Rural News Friday June 5
National Rural News Friday June 5 In today's National Rural News: Beef exporters are on the verge of losing access to the Chinese markets, the hail risk to winter crops, the risk of new U-S tariffs - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://…
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National Rural News Thursday June 4
National Rural News Thursday June 4 In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to wage increase, cotton prices reach two year high, SA and Victoria leading the way in cattle producer confidence - plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://b…
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Wine sector facing the toughest commercial challenges in generations
Wine industry representatives are calling for the federal government to halt tax changes announced the budget. Taylors Wines is threatening to take its operations overseas, arguing a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts and capital gains will hamper their ability to be competitive. While the …
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