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National Rural News Monday March 16
In today's National Rural News: More fuel released in a bid to address shortages, Middle East conflict pushes up urea prices and concern about a new wheat deal between Indonesia and the United States -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http:…
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What does a new wheat deal between the US and indonesia mean for Australia?
Indonesia and the United States have inked a new trade deal for wheat. Under the agreement, Indonesia will take up to two million tonnes of American wheat. Australia typically ships four to five million tonnes of wheat to Indonesia. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Grain Producers Australia'…
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National Rural News Friday March 13
National Rural News Friday March 13 In today's National Rural News: Federal government to lower fuel standards to address shortage concerns, flooding crisis in Qld and NT continue to unfold, the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students -- plus the latest from the mar…
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Addressing the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students
Education experts are raising the alarm on an education and financial divide between country and metropolitan students. Rising living costs, relocation expenses and mandatory unpaid work placements are placing greater burden on rural students. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Educat…
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National Rural News Thursday March 12
National Rural News Thursday March 12 In today's National Rural News: How the Middle East Conflict is disrupting trade, Victorian Farmers Federation search for a new leader, why beef exports to China are on the rise -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural Ne…
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How is Australia tracking against a looming safeguard tariff from China
Experts believe Australian beef producers could fill a Chinese import quota by the middle of the year. More than 27 thousand tonnes were shipped to China, which has set an import quota of just 205 thousand tonnes of Australian beef, before a tariff is applied. 16 thousand tonnes were sent in Ja…
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National Rural News Wednesday March 11
National Rural News Wednesday March 11 In today's National Rural News: Nationals leadership shakeup, reducing reliance on fertiliser, feedlot research and adoption program funding boost -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/Rura…
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Farmers showcase how to reduce fertiliser reliance as global conflict squeezes supply and pushes up prices
Farmers are being encouraged to lessen their reliance on fertiliser, as the conflict in the Middle East squeezes supply. Soils for Life is holding a field day in Gippsland Victoria, showcasing a property which has reduced its fertiliser reliance by 90 percent. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke wi…
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National Rural News Tuesday March 10
National Rural News Tuesday March 10 In today's National Rural News: Fuel supply concerns heighten as Middle East conflict continues, the sugar industry's calls to help shore up fuel supply, dairy commodity prices rise -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural…
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Dairy farmer sentiment rises as dairy commodity prices rally
Dairy commodity prices have rallied this quarter, with many dairy farmers more confident for the near future. A report from Rabobank says the prices have shown signs of recovery but it also warns the trend may be offset by global tensions. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Senior Dairy Analy…
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