Cattle prices are continuing to hit new record highs, as producers restock following nearly a decade of drought.

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has surged past 910 cents per kilogram.

But producers still have a long way to go to recoup the losses of years of drought.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Cattle Council President Markus Rathasmann

Cattle prices are continuing to hit new record highs, as producers restock following nearly a decade of drought.
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has surged past 910 cents per kilogram.
But producers still have a long way to go to recoup the losses of years of drought.
Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Cattle Council President Markus Rathasmann

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National cattle herd to take years to rebuild

National Rural News Monday February 23

In today's National Rural News: Trump administration to increase tariffs on imports, Salmon farmers subject to stricter reporting rules, promising findings out of Macadamia farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Monday February 23
In today's National Rural News: Trump administration to increase tariffs on imports, Salmon farmers subject to stricter reporting rules, promising findings out of Macadamia farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Monday February 23

A new study has found there's been a major reduction in run off from Macadamia farms. 

Orchards using Integrated Orchard Management systems are recording a 95% drop in soil loss and 70% less fertiliser nutrient runoff. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Macadamia Society's Industry Development Manager Leoni Kojetin about the findings. 

A new study has found there's been a major reduction in run off from Macadamia farms.&nbsp;
Orchards using Integrated Orchard Management systems are recording a 95% drop in soil loss and 70% less fertiliser nutrient runoff.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Macadamia Society's Industry Development Manager Leoni Kojetin about the findings.&nbsp;

How macadamia farms are reducing run off and improving yield

A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply. 

When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality. 

Rural Reporter Nelson Scott spoke to Climate Central's Doctor Kristina Dahl, about the situation.

A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply.&nbsp;
When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality.&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Nelson Scott spoke to Climate Central's Doctor Kristina Dahl, about the situation.

National cattle herd to take years to rebuild

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