National Rural News Thursday April 30

In today's National Rural News: Farmer's priorities for the upcoming federal budget, latest VicGrid visits fail to assess land, promising signs cattle could be transported long distances by rail -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Thursday April 30
In today's National Rural News: Farmer's priorities for the upcoming federal budget, latest VicGrid visits fail to assess land, promising signs cattle could be transported long distances by rail -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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National Rural News Thursday April 30

An alliance of regional banks are calling for more action to protect face to face services in the bush. 

The Regional Banking Investment Alliance warns a moratorium on bank closures until 2027 only covers the big four banks, and doesn't do enough to ensure customers have access to banking services. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Queensland Country Bank Chief Executive Aaron Newman about the concerns.

An alliance of regional banks are calling for more action to protect face to face services in the bush.&nbsp;
The Regional Banking Investment Alliance warns a moratorium on bank closures until 2027 only covers the big four banks, and doesn't do enough to ensure customers have access to banking services.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Queensland Country Bank Chief Executive Aaron Newman about the concerns.

Regional banks call for stronger action on smaller banks closing branches and slashing services

National Rural News Wednesday April 29

In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers renew calls for fairer milk pricing, shearers react to forecast dip in wool production, cotton crop to be 1 million bales fewer tan last season -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Wednesday April 29
In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers renew calls for fairer milk pricing, shearers react to forecast dip in wool production, cotton crop to be 1 million bales fewer tan last season -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Wednesday April 29

The grain industry is pushing for tax breaks to allow farmers to stock up on on-farm fuel supply. 

Growers warn they have been left exposed by fuel shortages amid the critical seeding and harvest windows. 

Grain Producers Australia wants to introduce incentives similar to those already in place for grain and fodder storage

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with spokesman Andrew Weidemann about the calls. 

The grain industry is pushing for tax breaks to allow farmers to stock up on on-farm fuel supply.&nbsp;
Growers warn they have been left exposed by fuel shortages amid the critical seeding and harvest windows.&nbsp;
Grain Producers Australia wants to introduce incentives similar to those already in place for grain and fodder storage
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with spokesman Andrew Weidemann about the calls.&nbsp;

National Rural News Thursday April 30

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