Exporters and importers are calling for urgent reform, after the consumer watchdog described the increased costs of loading and unloading ships as a 'market failure'.

The consumer watchdog has been examining stevedoring profits which have jumped 130% over the past 5 years. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the situation.

Exporters and importers are calling for urgent reform, after the consumer watchdog described the increased costs of loading and unloading ships as a 'market failure'.
The consumer watchdog has been examining stevedoring profits which have jumped 130% over the past 5 years.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the situation.

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ACCC warns of market failures after soaring stevedore profits

In today's National Rural News:  

** A WA company is on the hunt for capital - to grow one of its main products: a pig health tracker,

** Postive sentiment for agricultural property,

** And Australia's oldest agricultural show celebrates its 205th year.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** A WA company is on the hunt for capital - to grow one of its main products: a pig health tracker,
** Postive sentiment for agricultural property,
** And Australia's oldest agricultural show celebrates its 205th year.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday October 22

New research shows our sheep industry is at an 'inflection point'  - with the national flock close to a record low - and  growth set to remain constrained over the next 5-years 

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Rabobank Senior Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird - who says we'll have to rely on improved productivity, for the sector to kep up with the world's increaing appetite for Australian sheepmeat and wool.

New research shows our sheep industry is at an 'inflection point' &nbsp;- with the national flock close to a record low - and &nbsp;growth set to remain constrained over the next 5-years&nbsp;
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Rabobank Senior Animal Protein Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird - who says we'll have to rely on improved productivity, for the sector to kep up with the world's increaing appetite for Australian sheepmeat and wool.

How can we make sheep more productive

What do you do when a mob of camels is blocking your truck? 

They're just one of the many hazards drivers face - heading into the high risk season in WA, SA and the Northern Territory.

Freight, forecasting, biosecurity and emergency services leaders have met up to work out some pre-planning.

Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with WATIA CEO Cam Dumesny, who says drivers are the ears and eyes of the bush - and often have to be ready to be first responders in an emergency.

 

What do you do when a mob of camels is blocking your truck?&nbsp;
They're just one of the many hazards drivers face - heading into the high risk season in WA, SA and the Northern Territory.
Freight, forecasting, biosecurity and emergency services leaders have met up to work out some pre-planning.
Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with WATIA CEO Cam Dumesny, who says drivers are the ears and eyes of the bush - and often have to be ready to be first responders in an emergency.
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ACCC warns of market failures after soaring stevedore profits

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