In today's National Rural News: cracking down on anti-competitive behaviour within the supermarket sector, Australia on display at a Chinese trade expo, high fire danger across much of the country -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

In today's National Rural News: cracking down on anti-competitive behaviour within the supermarket sector, Australia on display at a Chinese trade expo, high fire danger across much of the country -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News - Monday, November 4, 2024

Tomato growers in South Australia are facing lengthier lockdowns than initially expected, as biosecurity officers work to eradicate a crop virus. 

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus was detected at three locations in August. Workers belived the sites would only be shutdown a few weeks.

Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Department of Primary Industries and Regions biosecurity director Nick Secomb to hear more about the complex process of eradicating the disease.

Tomato growers in South Australia are facing lengthier lockdowns than initially expected, as biosecurity officers work to eradicate a crop virus. 
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus was detected at three locations in August. Workers belived the sites would only be shutdown a few weeks.
Rural editor Emily Minney caught up with Department of Primary Industries and Regions biosecurity director Nick Secomb to hear more about the complex process of eradicating the disease.

Tomato production on hold.

National Rural News Friday November 1. 

In today's National Rural News: Power restored in Far West NSW, frustration with the major supermarkets grows, efforts to rejuvenate farmland -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Friday November 1. 
In today's National Rural News: Power restored in Far West NSW, frustration with the major supermarkets grows, efforts to rejuvenate farmland -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Friday November 1

Headline inflation has dropped to its lowest level in about four years -- but food prices remain elevated. 

Annual food prices sit at 3-point-3 percent, with berries, capsicum, tomatoes and cooking oils putting pressure on the figures. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank food retail analyst Michael Harvey, who says food production is always volatile.

Headline inflation has dropped to its lowest level in about four years -- but food prices remain elevated. 
Annual food prices sit at 3-point-3 percent, with berries, capsicum, tomatoes and cooking oils putting pressure on the figures. 
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank food retail analyst Michael Harvey, who says food production is always volatile.

National Rural News - Monday, November 4, 2024

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