National Rural News Thursday May 7

In today's National Rural News: Government's bid to increase fuel and fertiliser supply, the benefits of our export industry, camera trial begins in Victorian wool shed -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Thursday May 7
In today's National Rural News: Government's bid to increase fuel and fertiliser supply, the benefits of our export industry, camera trial begins in Victorian wool shed -- 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 May 7

Victorian Egg producers have warned they will defy the state's new poultry welfare standard, requiring conventional hen cages to be phased out. 

Farmers who installed conventional cages prior to 2012 must remove them by 2032, with all cages to be banned by 2036. 

The Victorian Farmers Federation warns the changes will force many out of the industry. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Egg Group President Brian Ahmed about the concerns.

Victorian Egg producers have warned they will defy the state's new poultry welfare standard, requiring conventional hen cages to be phased out.&nbsp;
Farmers who installed conventional cages prior to 2012 must remove them by 2032, with all cages to be banned by 2036.&nbsp;
The Victorian Farmers Federation warns the changes will force many out of the industry.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Egg Group President Brian Ahmed about the concerns.

Victorian egg producers backlash to new hen cage laws

In today's National Rural News: Australian exporters could be refunded millions of dollars from the United States failed tariff regime, Egg producers backlash to new cage rules, farmers welcome fuel security plan -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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

In today's National Rural News: Australian exporters could be refunded millions of dollars from the United States failed tariff regime, Egg producers backlash to new cage rules, farmers welcome fuel security plan -- 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 8

The use of cameras in shearing sheds are being trialled in Victoria over the next 18 months. 

New Zealand based Zentera Wool Company will launch the pilot program here, after a successful year long trial in New Zealand. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global Supply Manager Matt Hand about the trial.

The use of cameras in shearing sheds are being trialled in Victoria over the next 18 months.&nbsp;
New Zealand based Zentera Wool Company will launch the pilot program here, after a successful year long trial in New Zealand.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global Supply Manager Matt Hand about the trial.

National Rural News Thursday May 7

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