



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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

National Rural News Monday March 9
National Rural News Monday March 9 In today's National Rural News: How the Middle East conflict is affecting farmers, key supply route cut off again, Victorian farmers 'gutted' by new amendment -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit…

Victorian farmers 'gutted' as compulsory acquisition amendment passes state parliament
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 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…