National Rural News Monday July 22 2024

In today's National Rural News: More questions about the Opposition's nuclear energy plan, drought concerns in south-west Victoria, a win for the grape industry - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Monday July 22 2024
In today's National Rural News: More questions about the Opposition's nuclear energy plan, drought concerns in south-west Victoria, a win for the grape industry - plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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National Rural News Monday July 22 2024

Growers and exporters are welcoming Japan's decision to lift trade restrictions on all table grape varieties. 

From next season, Japanese consumers will be able to buy the full range of table grapes, which includes more than 130 varieties.  

For the past 10 years, Australia has only been able to export Crimson Seedless, Red Globe and Thompson Seedless.

Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with Australian Table Grape Association Chief Executive Jeff Scott, who says its an exciting time for the industry.

Growers and exporters are welcoming Japan's decision to lift trade restrictions on all table grape varieties. 
From next season, Japanese consumers will be able to buy the full range of table grapes, which includes more than 130 varieties.  
For the past 10 years, Australia has only been able to export Crimson Seedless, Red Globe and Thompson Seedless.
Rural Reporter Emily Minney has spoken with Australian Table Grape Association Chief Executive Jeff Scott, who says its an exciting time for the industry.

A win for grape exporters

National Rural News Friday July 19 2024

In today's National Rural News: Basin communities feel ignored, Farmers want tougher biosecurity measures at the border, calls for greater diabetes treatment access in the regions - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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

National Rural News Friday July 19 2024
In today's National Rural News: Basin communities feel ignored, Farmers want tougher biosecurity measures at the border, calls for greater diabetes treatment access in the regions - plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday July 19 2024

Farmers are being asked to consider ways to reduce the risk of cooler temperatures and winter conditions to their cattle livestock. 

During cold conditions, the energy requirements of a cow can increase up to 20 percent, with lighter cows being more affected. 

Agriculture Victoria says many farmers may have cows in the lighter condition due to a late autumn and weak start to the season. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Livestock Industry Development Officer Nick Linden about the different ways producers can protect their herds from the elements:

Farmers are being asked to consider ways to reduce the risk of cooler temperatures and winter conditions to their cattle livestock. 
During cold conditions, the energy requirements of a cow can increase up to 20 percent, with lighter cows being more affected. 
Agriculture Victoria says many farmers may have cows in the lighter condition due to a late autumn and weak start to the season. 
Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with Livestock Industry Development Officer Nick Linden about the different ways producers can protect their herds from the elements:

National Rural News Monday July 22 2024

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