In today's National Rural News: Jobs affected by changes at Bega cheese processing sites, fish deaths on Tasmanian salmon farms decline, addressing a common road problem -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

It's hoped a technology being trialled to combat tailgating on Queensland roads could be extended to the regions. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is using new sign posts to alert a driver if they are found to be tailgating. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with General Manager Joanna Robinson about the trial. Listen to the full interview …

National Rural News Wednesday May 7 In today's National Rural News: Farmland values record 11 years of growth, concerns about varroa mite's affect on the horticulture industry, fashion brand teams up with advocates to future proof the industry -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/R…

Experts warn the horticulture industry is at risk as a result of varroa mite outbreaks, with researchers looking at ways to future proof the sector. The parasitic pest targets European Honey Bees and has been deemed ineradicable since it was first detected in New South Wales in 2022. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank Research General Ma…

National Rural News Tuesday May 6 In today's National Rural News: Drought top of lobby group agendas ahead of the Victorian state budget, fears of a locust plague in Outback Queensland, Scholarships on offer to get Indigenous Australians into the ag workforce -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast:…

Lobby groups are calling on the Victorian State government to better support drought stricken farmers..two weeks out from the state budget. Regions in the South-West are experiencing drought conditions, and are eagerly waiting for an autumn break. Last September, the state government announced a 13 and a half million dollar support package for stru…

National Rural News Monday May 5 In today's National Rural News: Labor sweeps the polls to secure a second term, support available for drought affected farmers in the NSW Riverina, Indonesian dairy program opens new opportunities for local industry -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit…

A trial is underway in Victoria aiming to find the most efficient way to compost cattle carcases. Composting windrows have been set up at Agriculture Victoria's Rutherglen site.. as part of the departments Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness Program. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Project Director Bronwyn Green about how the trial is…

Rural Health practitioners are calling for a re-think to attract and retain more doctors in regional areas across the country. The Department of Health estimates Australia is short close to two and a half thousand full-time equivalent GPs with the problem disproportionately affecting rural areas. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Dubbo Ps…

In today's National Rural News: Doctor shortfalls across rural areas, sheep theft in Victoria, virtual stock fencing brining down cost -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In today's National Rural News: Victoria on bushfire alert, farmer's wishes for the next federal government, mice threat increasing -- plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Mice numbers are at problem levels in two states, with concerns they will reach economically damaging levels in some pockets. Queensland's Darling Downs and Victoria's Wimmera region are among the worst affected. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with C-S-I-R-O mouse management specialist Steve Henry. Listen to the full interview above or Subs…

In today's National Rural News: Donald Trump open to tariff talks, South Australian dairy farmers offered a lifeline, concerns over dingoe baiting ban -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Charity Rural Aid is urging flood affected farmers across the east coast to register for support. The group is now encouraging farmers in Queensland, North West New South Wales and Northern South Australia to register as access improves and the true extent of losses are revealed. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Chief Executive John Warlte…

In today's National Rural News: Victoria in the grip of its worst measles outbreak in a decade, Ten Australian sheep and goat abattoirs granted access to the Chinese market. The public is being urged to weigh in on the future of the Hemp industry in Australia. -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcas…

Farmers, stakeholders and the public are being encouraged to give their say on the future of the Hemp Industry in New South Wales. The state Government is drafting a Hemp Industry Development Plan that aims to bring stakeholders and growers together and deliver a roadmap for future developement. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Department o…

New South Wales Farmers are reporting plague proportions of rabbits in the states Riverina. The states farming organisation revealing many of the current programs have been pushed to the brink. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with NSW Farmers’ Junee Branch Chair Martin Honner to talk about how they are addressing the issue. See omnystudio.com/…

In today's National Rural News: Both sides of politics are backing farm safety heading into the election, Flooding on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, Sugarcane conference underway in Brisbane -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

In today's National Rural News: The Coalition is promising to tackle regional health workforce shortages if it wins the election, WA's largest and oldest milk company is up for sale , Food charities are warning they need urgent additional support -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.…

The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging both sides of politics to commit to a fair and balanced transition to renewable energy. The peak body is pushing for a commitment to ensure developers properly engage with affected landholders on energy and transmission projects. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with VFF President Brett Hosking about h…

In today's National Rural News: Cattle Australia calls on the next government to listen to the industry, An earthquake in the hunter has been felt right across New South Wales, European Wasps are wreaking havoc across regional Victoria -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNew…

Advocates say domestic violence services across the state are at breaking point, with survivors facing long wait times to access critical support. 94 per cent of providers reported an increase in demand between May and March. I spoke with Domestic Violence New South Wales Chief Executive Delia Donovan to talk about how the sector is coping in the r…

Meat & Livestock Australia red meat supply chain representatives have formed a Transport Sustainability Taskforce. It aims to measure animal movement and animal welfare metrics for the livestock road transport industry. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with MLA Project Manager Sharon Dundon to talk about how the taskforce will operate. Listen to…

In today's National Rural News: A new sustainability taskforce launched by Meat and Livestock Australia, Live sheep export to be reinstated, Victorian farmers waiting for the autumn break -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

National Rural News Thursday April 17 In today's National Rural News: Supply chain under pressure as inland sea moves from outback Queensland through NSW and SA, Beef exporters cautious amid looming global trade war, Victorian state government defends rent hikes for fresh produce traders at city market -- plus the latest from the markets and more. …

The drastically and rapidly changing global trade landscape has been the focus of a meeting between beef industry leaders. The Meat Processing and Export conference discussed the United States tariff regime and deepening global trade tensions. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Meat Industry Council Chief Executive Tim Ryan about the I…

National Rural News Wednesday April 16 In today's National Rural News: Northern Australia's cattle producers back in court to settle compensation for trade ban, wholesalers at Melbourne Market facing eviction, a program to get students to Outback Queensland reactivated -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural Ne…

A Rural New South Wales community is hoping the operation of the local hospital 24/7 during a recent natural disaster will set a precedent for around the clock care. The hospital in Wee Waa operates between 8am and 5:30 pm anyone needing medical attention outside those hours are forced to travel at least 40 kilometres. The town was recently cut off…

National Rural News Tuesday April 15 In today's National Rural News: New campaign to support abattoirs, drought funding grants now available for drought stricken SA farmers, new grapevine blends resistant to crop diseases -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See o…

A national campaign to ensure the future of small scale producers and abattoirs has been launched. The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance wants to see increased government funding for the industry, as well as collaboration to address worker shortages, and safeguards for micro and mobile abattoirs. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Ta…

National Rural News Monday April 14 In today's National Rural News: Weather conditions weighing heavily on agriculture economic outlook for April, A promising time for the olive Industry, the new boss of the Invasive Species Council -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPo…

Industry groups say its an interesting time for Australian olive growers. Drought in the Mediterranean region has led to a drop in olive production there, and driving up prices at home. While changing trends around wine consumption has led to more grape growers ripping out their vines in favour of olive trees. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with A…

National Rural News Friday April 11 In today's National Rural News: Concerns regional jobs are at risk under a Coalition government, could plan for cheaper groceries send independent stores out of business?, agriculture on display at the Sydney Royal Easter Show -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podc…

The New South Wales government has launched a guidebook to help communities and landholders navigate proposed renewable energy projects. The guide will provide information to those considering hosting projects on their land as well as how to negotiate with developers. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with New South Wales Energy Minister Penny…

In this episode of AEMO On Air, we spotlight two emerging leaders helping shape Australia’s energy future. Join us as we sit down with Merry Hoang and Jaleel Mesbah, recipients of the Zema Energy Studies Scholarship – a world-class PhD program in partnership with Monash University. This scholarship was created to honour AEMO’s founding CEO, Matt Ze…

National Rural News Thursday April 10 In today's National Rural News: Push for a stronger trade relationship with China, Victorian Farmers renewed call for road upgrades, one of the major banks reopening regional branches -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See o…

The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging party leaders to turn their focus to the regions on the election campaign. Funding for road upgrades have been announced for major freight routes in New South Wales and South Australia. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Federation President Brett Hosking, who is concerned Victoria's regional road issues a…

National Rural News Wednesday April 9 In today's National Rural News: Industry reacts to state government funding for drought stricken farmers in SA, Industry bodies hopeful US tariffs will open new export markets, fresh support for flood ravaged Outback Queensland -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News p…

Farmers are welcoming Labor's election promise for instant asset write offs, but wants it to go further. The federal government would extend the 20 thousand dollar instant write off scheme, if it is re-elected to government. Introduced in 2015, the instant asset write-off scheme allows businesses to claim a deduction for the cost of an asset up to …

National Rural News Tuesday April 8 In today's National Rural News: Funding package announced for drought stricken farmers in SA, Inland sea moves through Western NSW, Citrus growers react to growing trade tensions -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystud…

Deepening global trade tensions are continuing to make producers across the ag industry nervous. The United States imposed a blanket 10 percent tariff on imported Australian goods last week, and industry bodies have been calling for calm. Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo caught up with Citrus Australia Chief Executive Nathan Hancock to see how citrus…

Tasmanian Farmers are welcoming federal government and opposition pledges to increase financial support for a critical freight scheme. Both parties have also flagged a review of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme if it wins government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to TasFarmers President Ian Sauer about the election commitment: See omnyst…

In today's National Rural News: Push back against new Emergency Services Levy, Australian sharemarket plunges, calls for permanent weather stations across Western Queensland-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

National Rural News Friday April 4 In today's National Rural News: Industry reacts to the U.S tariff regime, Federal political leaders urged to visit drought strike South Australia, calls for a help to buy scheme for young farmers-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodca…

Industry groups are confident producers are well placed to handle United States tariff regime. A blanket 10 percent levy on all Australian goods being shipped to the U-S is coming into effect and Labor is promising 50 million dollars to support industries and strengthen anti-dumping laws. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to National Farmers Federati…

National Rural News Thursday April 3 In today's National Rural News: U.S announces sweeping tariffs, financial relief for flood QLD farmers, Victorian Farmers push back against new levy -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

Victorian landholders are continuing to push back against the state government's new levy. The Victorian Farmers Federation want the Fire Services Levy to be paused, and it's development be referred to a parliamentary inquiry. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Federation President Brett Hosking about farmers reactions to the tax. See omnystudio.co…

National Rural News Wednesday April 2 In today's National Rural News: Major floods in Outback Queensland move south, Farmers brace for US tariff decision, Producers lash new chicken meat industry probe -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listen…

Farmers are pushing back against a new probe into the chicken meat industry. The are fears the independent ABARES inquiry will delay solve market power imbalances identified in a separate, government funded report -- which recommended a mandatory code of conduct to protect producers. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick caught up with New South Wales F…

National Rural News Tuesday April 1 In today's National Rural News: Funding made available for flooded farmers in Western Queensland, grocery code becomes mandatory, beef producers anxious wait for tariffs from the U.S -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omny…