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

The Victorian Farmers Federation says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan could have done a lot more for people in rural areas.

The Bendigo East MLA has resigned from the state's top job - with a handful of hopefuls wanting to replace her before the state goes to the polls on November 28

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with VFF President Ryan Milgate.

The Victorian Farmers Federation says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan could have done a lot more for people in rural areas.
The Bendigo East MLA has resigned from the state's top job - with a handful of hopefuls wanting to replace her before the state goes to the polls on November 28
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with VFF President Ryan Milgate.

VFF - Allan leaves bitter taste

In today's National Rural News:  

** Plans for oil - and urea for fertilizer - to be made in the north west of WA. 

** Scientific tests show one in four processed tomato products don't match the country of origin on their label,

** And the VFF says former Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allan will leave a bitter legacy for rural Victorians.

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;
** Plans for oil - and urea for fertilizer - to be made in the north west of WA.&nbsp;
** Scientific tests show one in four processed tomato products don't match the country of origin on their label,
** And the VFF says former Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allan will leave a bitter legacy for rural Victorians.
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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National Rural News Tuesday July 28

In today's National Rural News:  

** Aussie beef exempt from Trump's 12.5 per cent tariffs - but not lamb or goat meat, 

** Truckies want relief from the fuel excise - which is set to return in full from Monday August 3,

** And a new program to develop a biological conrol for rampant rabbits.

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;
** Aussie beef exempt from Trump's 12.5 per cent tariffs - but not lamb or goat meat,&nbsp;
** Truckies want relief from the fuel excise - which is set to return in full from Monday August 3,
** And a new program to develop a biological conrol for rampant rabbits.
Plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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