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National Rural News Friday December 19
National Rural News Friday December 19 In today's National Rural News: Federal government to recover regulatory costs of exports, farmer confidence stable heading into the new year, hay contractors working around the clock -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Ru…
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Federal government to recover regulatory costs of exports
The federal government is moving to recover the regulatory costs of agricultural exports. The Cost Recovery Implementation program has been flagged in this week's Mid-Year Economic Financial Outlook. The Australian Live Exporters Council is calling on the government to go back to the drawing bo…
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National Rural News Thursday December 18
National Rural News Thursday December 18 In today's National Rural News: Farmers brace for gun reform in the wake of Bondi massacre, SA cattle farmers granted access to virtual fencing, calls to buy local this festive season -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National…
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Pastoralists in far west NSW concerns about gaps in weather forecast
Farmers in Far Western New South Wales are continuing to push for improved weather coverage. Producers in rural parts of the states north-west are relying on weather forecasts from Longreach or Dubbo, with many saying they're being left in the dark. The Pastoralists Association of West Darling …
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National Rural News Wednesday December 17
National Rural News Wednesday December 17 In today's National Rural News: Transporters pushback against increase in road user charges, new drought fund met with mixed response, 1 million wool bales processed digitally -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural …
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Transporters pushing back against proposed increases to road user charges
Transporters are pushing back against plans to significantly increase road user charges, saying a 6% increase is not sustainable. The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association warns another increase will inevitably be passed on to consumers. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Exe…
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National Rural News Tuesday December 16
National Rural News Tuesday December 16 In today's National Rural News: Port operators put on notice by the ACCC, gun reform back on the national agenda, new survey highlights cracks in the PALM scheme -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: htt…
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ACCC warns of market failures after soaring stevedore profits
Exporters and importers are calling for urgent reform, after the consumer watchdog described the increased costs of loading and unloading ships as a 'market failure'. The consumer watchdog has been examining stevedoring profits which have jumped 130% over the past 5 years. Rural Editor Emily Min…
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National Rural News Monday December 15
National Rural News Monday December 15 In today's National Rural News: Poultry industry a key economic driver, first of its kind leave policy to support on farm operations, supermarkets put on notice -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http:…
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Advisory firm introduces a first of its kind leave policy to support on farm operations
An advisory firm based in regional locations and cities across the country is offering its workers "harvest leave." Boyce is giving its employees a week of paid leave to undertake farm work anywhere in Australia. The program is aimed at boosting its employees on farm experience. Rural Reporte…
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