In today's National Rural News: Wool industry hopeful of positive effects from the Middle-East conflict, forecasters warn of "super el Nino", tractor sales slump, the new resources for hobby farmers - plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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In today's National Rural News: Wool industry hopeful of positive effects from the Middle-East conflict, forecasters warn of "super el Nino", tractor sales slump, the new resources for hobby farmers - plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
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National Rural News Monday May 18

The wool industry says a slight decline in wool markets in the past fortnight is not cause for concern. 

The Eastern Market Indicator is sitting nearly 58% higher than this time last year off the back of a strong performance this calendar year. 

It's been driven by tightening supply and shifting demand for natural fibres instead of synthetics. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the dip in the wool price.

The wool industry says a slight decline in wool markets in the past fortnight is not cause for concern.&nbsp;
The Eastern Market Indicator is sitting nearly 58% higher than this time last year off the back of a strong performance this calendar year.&nbsp;
It's been driven by tightening supply and shifting demand for natural fibres instead of synthetics.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the dip in the wool price.

Wool industry quells concerns after dip in prices

National Rural News Friday May 15

In today's National Rural News: Beef industry closely monitoring Brazil's booming exports, more fertiliser on its way to Australian farms, building social resilience to drought-- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Friday May 15
In today's National Rural News: Beef industry closely monitoring Brazil's booming exports, more fertiliser on its way to Australian farms, building social resilience to drought-- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday May 15

Experts believe the beef industry will remain on strong footing for the rest of the year. 

A new report shows international demand continues to prop up the sector, with large volumes of beef being shipped to the United States and China. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Angus Gidley-Baird about the outlook.

Experts believe the beef industry will remain on strong footing for the rest of the year.&nbsp;
A new report shows international demand continues to prop up the sector, with large volumes of beef being shipped to the United States and China.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Angus Gidley-Baird about the outlook.

National Rural News Monday May 18

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