National Rural News Wednesday August 7 2024

In today's National Rural News: peak bodies urge federal government not to scrap a program connecting backpackers to farmers, rising interest in pick your own farms, regional Australians experiencing loneliness - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Wednesday August 7 2024
In today's National Rural News: peak bodies urge federal government not to scrap a program connecting backpackers to farmers, rising interest in pick your own farms, regional Australians experiencing loneliness - 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 Wednesday August 7 2024

Industry bodies are calling on the federal government to not cancel a program encouraging backpackers to work in the regions. 

The federal government is reviewing it's regional migration program and has flagged scrapping the 88 day incentive, which sends backpackers to work on farms if they want to extend their visa. 

A report by the National Farmers Federation, Backpacker and Youth Tourism Advisory Panel, and the Australian Tourism Export Council, shows the program attracts more than 200 000 workers each year. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with NFF President David Jochinke about the benefit of backpackers working in the regions.

Industry bodies are calling on the federal government to not cancel a program encouraging backpackers to work in the regions. 
The federal government is reviewing it's regional migration program and has flagged scrapping the 88 day incentive, which sends backpackers to work on farms if they want to extend their visa. 
A report by the National Farmers Federation, Backpacker and Youth Tourism Advisory Panel, and the Australian Tourism Export Council, shows the program attracts more than 200 000 workers each year. 
Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with NFF President David Jochinke about the benefit of backpackers working in the regions.

Farmers calls for backpacker program to stay

National Rural News Tuesday August 6 2024

In today's National Rural News: Alcohol tax rises again, Farmers concerned about major companies, pay dispute at one of the nations largest sugar mills continues  - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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

National Rural News Tuesday August 6 2024
In today's National Rural News: Alcohol tax rises again, Farmers concerned about major companies, pay dispute at one of the nations largest sugar mills continues  - plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Tuesday August 6 2024

Farmers are renewing calls for a crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour from some of the nation's largest companies, saying it's a drain on the bush. 

The New South Wales Farmers Association is pushing for the introduction of divestiture powers, amid ongoing concern about price gouging at the supermarket, and the potential collapse of regional airline, REX. 

Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with President Xavier Martin, who says it's time major companies were brought into line. 

Farmers are renewing calls for a crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour from some of the nation's largest companies, saying it's a drain on the bush. 
The New South Wales Farmers Association is pushing for the introduction of divestiture powers, amid ongoing concern about price gouging at the supermarket, and the potential collapse of regional airline, REX. 
Rural Reporter Emily Minney spoke with President Xavier Martin, who says it's time major companies were brought into line.

National Rural News Wednesday August 7 2024

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