National Rural News Friday March 6

National Rural News Friday March 6 In today's National Rural News: US politicians call for higher tariffs on Aussie lamb, Middle East conflict rages on, dairy farmers concerns about regulator proposal  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: ht…

Victorian dairy farmers concerns about regulator proposal

Victorian dairy farmers are continuing to push back against state government plans to merge commodity focused food safety bodies.  The state government is establishing a broad, independent regulator called Safe Food Victoria, which will also oversee dairy products.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spok…

National Rural News Thursday March 5

National Rural News Thursday March 5 In today's National Rural News: Trade disruptions in the Middle East, how China's looming beef tariffs is influencing exports, rainfall delays almond harvest -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bi…

China's beef import tariff looms: how is it influencing our market?

Australian beef exports to China have surged, as an annual quota looms.  China has set an import quota for Australian produce at just 205 thousand tonnes for the year before a 55 percent tariff is applied.  About 21 percent of that figure has been filled in the first two months of the year.  Rur…

National Rural News Wednesday March 4

National Rural News Wednesday March 4  In today's National Rural News: Freight in the firing line of Middle East conflict, Agriculture target reached four years early, will plant based products be forced to dump the word 'milk' from their branding?  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  …

Freight and trade hampered by Middle East conflict, as crucial shipping routes close

The conflict in the Middle East is already having a direct effect on the freight and shipping industries.  Emergency conflict and wartime surcharges have already been applied, with some companies charging between two and four thousand dollars in extra fees.  The Strait of Hormuz has been closed. …

National Rural News Tuesday March 3

National Rural News Tuesday March 3 In today's National Rural News: Government monitoring Middle East conflict, new tool to help the wine industry, a strong year for the horticulture sector -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/…

Dairy's new plan to improve profitability, innovation and sustainability across the sector

The dairy industry has released its new plan to improve profitability, innovation and sustainability within the sector, by the end of the decade.  The strategy has been drafted after an 18 month consultation process, aiming to develop a profitable and sustainable industry.  Rural Editor Emily Min…

National Rural News Monday March 2

National Rural News Monday March 2 In today's National Rural News: Record rainfall over Outback Australia, tensions heighten in the Middle East, illegal fishermen spark biosecurity concerns -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/…

Production and export values on the rise, according to the latest agriculture snapshot

The latest Agricultural snapshot shows the sector is well placed to handle trade, climate and productivity challenges.  ABARES figures show the industry has grown 45 percent over the past 20 years.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Jared Greenville says about the figures.