The new Shadow Agriculture Minister says the issue of food and fibre security will be his primary focus.

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has unveiled his revised Shadow Ministry after replacing David Littleproud. 

Long time Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester has been elevated to the Ag portfolio. 

He spoke with Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick to outline his priorities in the role. 

The new Shadow Agriculture Minister says the issue of food and fibre security will be his primary focus.
New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has unveiled his revised Shadow Ministry after replacing David Littleproud.&nbsp;
Long time Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester has been elevated to the Ag portfolio.&nbsp;
He spoke with Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick to outline his priorities in the role.&nbsp;

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In today's National Rural News: Farmers want more action to help ag deal with fuel and fertiliser supply, Sydney Royal Easter Show opens its gates, and a new look leadership for the Victorian Farmers Federation -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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National Rural News Thursday April 2
In today's National Rural News: Farmers want more action to help ag deal with fuel and fertiliser supply, Sydney Royal Easter Show opens its gates, and a new look leadership for the Victorian Farmers Federation -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

National Rural News Thursday April 2

The federal government has delayed a controversial decision to recoup export fees. 

Exporters had been facing a rise in regulatory costs from July, as Labor returns to a cost recovery mechanism. 

But those fees will now be introduced on the first of July, 2027. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Livestock Exporters Council Chief Executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to get his reaction.

The federal government has delayed a controversial decision to recoup export fees.&nbsp;
Exporters had been facing a rise in regulatory costs from July, as Labor returns to a cost recovery mechanism.&nbsp;
But those fees will now be introduced on the first of July, 2027.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Livestock Exporters Council Chief Executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to get his reaction.

Exporters welcoming 12 month delay to controversial fees

In today's National Rural News: examining the national supply chain, farmer confidence falling, calls for increased funding for rural maternity services in the upcoming budget -- 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: examining the national supply chain, farmer confidence falling, calls for increased funding for rural maternity services in the upcoming budget -- plus the latest from the markets and more.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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