The Rural News

Feb 04 2025 100 ep. 10 mins 7
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National Rural News Wednesday February 5

Feb 04 2025 15 mins  
National Rural News Wednesday February 5 In today's National Rural News: The wool industry in strife, response to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus continues, animal welfare advocates refute the Nationals claims about live sheep trade -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/

Animal welfare campaigners refute Nationals claims on live sheep trade ban

Feb 04 2025 5 mins  
Advocates are refuting politicians claims the phase out of the live sheep trade would be detrimental to animal welfare standards.  The live sheep trade will be banned by May 2028, and the Nationals warn Australia's absence from the industry would lead to improper treatment of the animals from other nations.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Campaigner Katrina Love who

National Rural News Tuesday February 4

Feb 03 2025 15 mins  
National Rural News Tuesday February 4 In today's National Rural News: Supermarket shelves bare as rain inundated North Queensland, promising outlook for agriculture, politicians hopeful Australia can avoid tariffs from the Trump administration-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omny

Promising outlook for agriculture in 2025

Feb 03 2025 5 mins  
Analysts say the nation's Agriculture industry is well placed to deal with expected rising geopolitical tensions throughout 2025.  Rabobank predicts livestock commodities would fare well and there's potential for grain to increase value.  There are concerns about what tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, as well as ongoing tensions in the middle east and war in Uk

National Rural News Monday February 3

Feb 02 2025 15 mins  
National Rural News Monday February 3 In today's National Rural News: Farmers renew call for price transparency from the supermarkets, concern rural Victorian roads are no longer safe, a boost for the agriculture workforce-- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener fo

Growers frustration as inflation pressures persist

Feb 02 2025 5 mins  
Farmers are renewing their call for pricing transparency from the major supermarkets.  The latest inflation data shows some food prices are beginning to come down but fresh produce remains elevated. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with New South Wales Farmers Association Horticulture Committee Chairwoman Jo Brighenti-Barnard about farmer's frustrations.See omnystudio.com/liste

National Rural News Friday January 31

Jan 30 2025 15 mins  
National Rural News Friday January 31 In today's National Rural News: Police investigate torture of cattle in WA's Wheatbelt, rural health issues survey reopens, looming job losses at Victorian glasshouse -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Analysts forecast relief at the checkout

Jan 30 2025 4 mins  
The latest inflation data shows food prices are beginning to ease.  Headline inflation is down to 2.4% for the year to December. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank Food Retail analyst Michael Harvey about what the figures mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Rural News Thursday January 30

Jan 29 2025 15 mins  
National Rural News Thursday January 30 In today's National Rural News: Fires continue to raze National Parks in Western Victoria, ban on live sheep exports back in the spotlight, government encouraged to step in on right to repair reforms  -- plus the latest from the markets and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee om

Live sheep trade ban back in the spotlight

Jan 29 2025 3 mins  
The ban on the live sheep trade is back in the spotlight ahead of the federal election.  The federal government has appointed CSIRO Dr Chris Rodwell as the transition advocate for the phase out of live sheep exports.  The search was expanded last month after Labor was unable to find someone to fill the role and industry walked away.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke w