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

One woman's enthusiasm for farming - and her work creating a ag careers campaign for young people - has earned her a Queensland NextGen leaders award at the Australian Agricultural Awards.

They're a joint project between ACM and the National Farmers Federation - with the national ceremony coming up on November 19 in Canberra.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Grace Griffiths in Goondiwindi. 

One woman's enthusiasm for farming - and her work creating a ag careers campaign for young people - has earned her a Queensland NextGen leaders award at the Australian Agricultural Awards.
They're a joint project between ACM and the National Farmers Federation - with the national ceremony coming up on November 19 in Canberra.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Grace Griffiths in Goondiwindi.&nbsp;

Young agronomist shows how to promote ag careers

In today's National Rural News:  

** Yogurt giant Chobani to take on Bega in the flavoured milk market,

** China is turning from an importer of table grapes - to an exporter,

** and the first nationally-accredited tertiary course gets going into farming medicinal cannabis.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Yogurt giant Chobani to take on Bega in the flavoured milk market,
** China is turning from an importer of table grapes - to an exporter,
** and the first nationally-accredited tertiary course gets going into farming medicinal cannabis.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast">http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast</a>

National Rural News Tuesday September 29

In today's National Rural News:  

** Donald Trump considers a freeze on US diesel exports - causing chills for Aussie truckies,

** A warning about Pathenium weed for vehicles and machinery passing from Queensland into NSW,

** and a first-time trainer wins big at the yard dog trials in Henty - saying he wouldn't sell his dog, even for $100,000.

Plus the latest from the markets and more. 

Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

 

In today's National Rural News: &nbsp;
** Donald Trump considers a freeze on US diesel exports - causing chills for Aussie truckies,
** A warning about Pathenium weed for vehicles and machinery passing from Queensland into NSW,
** and a first-time trainer wins big at the yard dog trials in Henty - saying he wouldn't sell his dog, even for $100,000.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast">http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast</a>
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Freight industry urging government intervention to curb rising fees on exporters

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