Exporters are calling for federal government action on the rising fees and surcharges being placed on their cargo. 

Shipping lines have introduced 'war surcharges' of up to $5,000 on refrigerated containers, charges on fuel use at terminals, and fresh 'emergency' pricing. 

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

Exporters are calling for federal government action on the rising fees and surcharges being placed on their cargo.&nbsp;
Shipping lines have introduced 'war surcharges' of up to $5,000 on refrigerated containers, charges on fuel use at terminals, and fresh 'emergency' pricing.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the rising fees.

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Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too. 

Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing. 

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too.&nbsp;
Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing.&nbsp;

'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed

National Rural News Monday June 1

In today's National Rural News: Deadline day for dairy processors and their new milk supply agreements, final decision on paraquat use weeks away, support for rural families travelling for their child's specialist treatment  - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Monday June 1
In today's National Rural News: Deadline day for dairy processors and their new milk supply agreements, final decision on paraquat use weeks away, support for rural families travelling for their child's specialist treatment &nbsp;- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Monday June 1

New data rural families who need to travel for their child's specialist healthcare are unaware of the support available to them. 

Research conducted by Ronald McDonald House warns a majority of rural based families would face financial strain if they needed to travel to receive specialist care. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Barbara Ryan about the support on offer

New data rural families who need to travel for their child's specialist healthcare are unaware of the support available to them.&nbsp;
Research conducted by Ronald McDonald House warns a majority of rural based families would face financial strain if they needed to travel to receive specialist care.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Barbara Ryan about the support on offer

Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

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