



National Rural News Friday February 6
National Rural News Friday February 6 In today's National Rural News: Exporters facing growing costs, calls for Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin intensify, another cattle tick detection in Central Queensland -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National R…

Wine sector calls for transitional support in its pre-budget submission
The wine sector is asking for almost 140 million dollars in support ahead of the federal budget. In its pre-budget submission, Australian Grape and Wine has outlined the need for a structured, three year plan to address oversupply, rebuild demand and support growers and winemakers. Rural Editor…

National Rural News Thursday February 5
National Rural News Thursday February 5 In today's National Rural News: Beef producer confidence on the rise, More drought relief for South Australian farmers, more growers looking for netting to shade crops-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podca…

Beef producer confidence surges with a herd rebuild on the horizon
New data shows the majority of cattle producers feel confident about the year ahead. The latest Beef Producers Intentions survey from Meat and Livestock Australia shows confidence is sitting at its highest level in more than two years. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Market Information Man…

National Rural News Wednesday February 4
National Rural News Wednesday February 4 In today's National Rural News: US cattle herd dips, summer temperature records broken in heatwave, rural boarders return to school-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Rural boarders head back to school
Parents of boarding students are being told to take a few simple steps to make the back to school transition easier for their children. Children across the country are unpacking their bags and setting into boarding life as the new school year begins. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke to Ri…

National Rural News Tuesday February 3
In today's National Rural News: Will the coalition reunite?, calls for better recognition of agricultural field days, new labelling code for plant-based protein products -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

Calls for better recognition of Australia's agricultural field days
Industry groups are calling for greater recognition of the importance of field days to the agriculture sector. The Association of Agricultural Field Days says the events play a vital role in the sectors productivity, sustainability and competitiveness. Data from the association shows the events…

National Rural News Monday February 2
In today's National Rural News: Hopes for a free trade agreement with the EU, the growing cost of Victoria's bushfires, fears of locust storms in Queensland -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

What are the top risks facing Australian agriculture in the new year?
Geopolitical tensions remain the top risk to agriculture in 2026, according to a new report. Rabobank's Agribusiness Outlook says the sector is well positioned to navigate such challenges. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with RaboResearch General Manager Stefan Vogel about the situation:…