Some advocacy groups are disputing Indonesia's suspension of live cattle exports, after the detection of lumpy skin disease. Four of Australia's 32 facilities are being blocked from trade, after 13 cows, which had been in the country for some time, tested positive. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with the country's chief veterinary officer Mark Schipp who insists Australia is free of the disease. He believes the animals were likely infected during processing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some advocacy groups are disputing Indonesia's suspension of live cattle exports, after the detection of lumpy skin disease. Four of Australia's 32 facilities are being blocked from trade, after 13 cows, which had been in the country for some time, tested positive. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with the country's chief veterinary officer Mark Schipp who insists Australia is free of the disease. He believes the animals were likely infected during processing. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tracing  the origins of a Lumpy Skin Disease incursion

In today's National Rural News: livestock exports halted, regional communities still a popular choice for movers, energy prices climb in Victoria, plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: livestock exports halted, regional communities still a popular choice for movers, energy prices climb in Victoria, plus the latest from the markets and more. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News - Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Representatives from across the agriculture sector are raising concerns about plans to phase out the live sheep trade. The Department of Agriculture says an "overwhelming majority" of stakeholders are against the ban. Rural reporter Ella Smith caught up with Australian Liveestock Exporters Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to hear why he believes the phase out would devastate the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representatives from across the agriculture sector are raising concerns about plans to phase out the live sheep trade. The Department of Agriculture says an "overwhelming majority" of stakeholders are against the ban. Rural reporter Ella Smith caught up with Australian Liveestock Exporters Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to hear why he believes the phase out would devastate the industry.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Underwhelming support for sheep export bans

In today's National Rural News: lumpy skin disease detected in Australian cattle, stakeholders against the phasing out of live trade exports, highlighting our strenghts deeemd the key to achieving agriculture output goals, plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: lumpy skin disease detected in Australian cattle, stakeholders against the phasing out of live trade exports, highlighting our strenghts deeemd the key to achieving agriculture output goals, plus the latest from the markets and more. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News - Monday, July 31, 2023

In today's National Rural News: Opposition grows to cultural heritage laws, majority of stakeholders oppose live sheep export ban, the cost of feral deer, a concerning mutation found on barley crops, wine exports plummet, plus the latest in markets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: Opposition grows to cultural heritage laws, majority of stakeholders oppose live sheep export ban, the cost of feral deer, a concerning mutation found on barley crops, wine exports plummet, plus the latest in markets and more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 28

The impact of feral deer is costing the agriculture industry 70 million dollars a year - and the price tag is expected to rise unless action is taken. There are between one and two million deer across the country, most of them in New South Wales and Victoria. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to National Deer Management Coordinator Doctor Annelise Wiebkin about the damage caused by the pests, and what plans are in place to stop their spread.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact of feral deer is costing the agriculture industry 70 million dollars a year - and the price tag is expected to rise unless action is taken. There are between one and two million deer across the country, most of them in New South Wales and Victoria. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to National Deer Management Coordinator Doctor Annelise Wiebkin about the damage caused by the pests, and what plans are in place to stop their spread.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Feral deer costing farmers millions

In today's National Rural News: Farmers protest controversial laws, angry residents have their say about overhead transmission lines, goat meat prices plummet, fresh hope for cotton disease research, plus the latest from the markets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: Farmers protest controversial laws, angry residents have their say about overhead transmission lines, goat meat prices plummet, fresh hope for cotton disease research, plus the latest from the markets and more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News 27 July

Communities near current or proposed mining sites in New South Wales will be able to have their say at an Upper House Inquiry. It will investigate the current and future impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining - on the waterways, land and human health. Rural reporter spoke to New South Wales Greens mining and water spokeswoman Cate Faehrmann about what sparked the inquiry and what she hopes it will do for the affected regional and farming communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities near current or proposed mining sites in New South Wales will be able to have their say at an Upper House Inquiry. It will investigate the current and future impacts of gold, silver, lead and zinc mining - on the waterways, land and human health. Rural reporter spoke to New South Wales Greens mining and water spokeswoman Cate Faehrmann about what sparked the inquiry and what she hopes it will do for the affected regional and farming communities.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Inquiry into contamination claims against NSW mines

In today's National Rural News: Murray-Darling water-saving scheme behind schedule, farmers make their case against overhead transmission lines, agriculture sector raise issues with casual work proposals, major funding for pasture research, plus the latest from the markets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: Murray-Darling water-saving scheme behind schedule, farmers make their case against overhead transmission lines, agriculture sector raise issues with casual work proposals, major funding for pasture research, plus the latest from the markets and more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 26

Researchers will use a nearly 25 million dollar investment to study new legume varieties which could offset declining pasture quality in northern Australia. The five-year program will target pasture dieback, land condition decline and pasture rundown, which cost the livestock industries an estimated one billion dollars each year. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Meat and Livestock Australia Feedbase Program Manager Doctor Allan Peake about the main problems affecting beef producers, and what researchers will focus on to resolve those problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers will use a nearly 25 million dollar investment to study new legume varieties which could offset declining pasture quality in northern Australia. The five-year program will target pasture dieback, land condition decline and pasture rundown, which cost the livestock industries an estimated one billion dollars each year. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Meat and Livestock Australia Feedbase Program Manager Doctor Allan Peake about the main problems affecting beef producers, and what researchers will focus on to resolve those problems.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Millions pumped into improving pasture resilience

In today's National Rural News: concerns from the wool industry over proposed live sheep export ban, farm debt rises by billions, wool producers face third year of short shearer supply, an update on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, plus the latest from the markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: concerns from the wool industry over proposed live sheep export ban, farm debt rises by billions, wool producers face third year of short shearer supply, an update on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, plus the latest from the markets and more. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 25

Wool producers are concerned there won't be enough shearers this spring, for the third year in a row. The workforce has been in decline since 20-20, while sheep numbers have risen since the drought broke that same year. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Shearing Contractors Association of Australia secretary Jason Letchford about how concerned he is for the shearing season ahead, and what wool producers are doing to fill the gaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wool producers are concerned there won't be enough shearers this spring, for the third year in a row. The workforce has been in decline since 20-20, while sheep numbers have risen since the drought broke that same year. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Shearing Contractors Association of Australia secretary Jason Letchford about how concerned he is for the shearing season ahead, and what wool producers are doing to fill the gaps.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Shearer shortage forcing wool producers to get creative

In today's National Rural News: Farmers from three states band together against government acquisition, New South Wales imposes restrictions on Queensland in response to fire ant threat, new report reveals importance of modern livestock management, landholders encouraged to sign conservation agreements, and the horticulture industry expected to balloon by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: Farmers from three states band together against government acquisition, New South Wales imposes restrictions on Queensland in response to fire ant threat, new report reveals importance of modern livestock management, landholders encouraged to sign conservation agreements, and the horticulture industry expected to balloon by 2030.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News 24 July

A new report has revealed disease prevention strategies used in high-income countries significantly improve agricultural productivity and reduce emissions. The Oxford Analytica paper found benefits from modern animal husbandry technology include increased yield and nutritional value from meat. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Cattle Australia Chief Executive Luke Bowen about what findings the report made, and what it says about the role Australia's livestock industry will play into the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has revealed disease prevention strategies used in high-income countries significantly improve agricultural productivity and reduce emissions. The Oxford Analytica paper found benefits from modern animal husbandry technology include increased yield and nutritional value from meat. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Cattle Australia Chief Executive Luke Bowen about what findings the report made, and what it says about the role Australia's livestock industry will play into the future.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Modern livestock management linked to higher yield, lower emissions

In today's National Rural News: ACCC raises concerns over Coles' proposed milk acquisition, Australian grain prices to rise after Russian missile attack, interest rates remain steady on farm business loans, sheep and goat farmers want more help transitioning to electronic livestock tags, a new way to farm oysters being trialled, and a step forward for Australian avocado growers exporting to IndiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: ACCC raises concerns over Coles' proposed milk acquisition, Australian grain prices to rise after Russian missile attack, interest rates remain steady on farm business loans, sheep and goat farmers want more help transitioning to electronic livestock tags, a new way to farm oysters being trialled, and a step forward for Australian avocado growers exporting to IndiaSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 21

The competition watchdog will review Coles' proposed acquisition of Saputo milk processing plants in New South Wales and Victoria. The ACCC has announced a statement of issues, for all interested parties to have their say in the proposed deal. If the sale goes ahead, it would be the first time an Australian supermarket owns and operates its own milk processing facilities. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Australian Dairy Farmers President Rick Gladigau about what the ACCC's statement of issues means, and how the acquisition would affect dairy farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The competition watchdog will review Coles' proposed acquisition of Saputo milk processing plants in New South Wales and Victoria. The ACCC has announced a statement of issues, for all interested parties to have their say in the proposed deal. If the sale goes ahead, it would be the first time an Australian supermarket owns and operates its own milk processing facilities. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Australian Dairy Farmers President Rick Gladigau about what the ACCC's statement of issues means, and how the acquisition would affect dairy farmers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Supermarket milk deal raises competition concerns

In today's National Rural News: Victorian caged egg farmers demand compensation, nation-wide project launched to better manage fall armyworm pest, timber producers welcoming federal sector-by-sector decarbonisation plan, Tasmania slams Victoria for native forestry ban, and Rural Aid helping farming families prepare for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: Victorian caged egg farmers demand compensation, nation-wide project launched to better manage fall armyworm pest, timber producers welcoming federal sector-by-sector decarbonisation plan, Tasmania slams Victoria for native forestry ban, and Rural Aid helping farming families prepare for the future.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 20

Caged egg producers in Victoria will seek compensation when the state implements a deadline to phase out battery hens. The Federal government will ban the practice by 20-36... but is leaving it up to state and territory ministers to determine their own timelines. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to egg farmer Brian Ahmed, who is on the Victorian Farmers' Federation's Egg Group Executive Committee, about how hard the ban will hit caged egg growers and buyers, and why it's not as easy as it sounds to pivot to free range.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caged egg producers in Victoria will seek compensation when the state implements a deadline to phase out battery hens. The Federal government will ban the practice by 20-36... but is leaving it up to state and territory ministers to determine their own timelines. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to egg farmer Brian Ahmed, who is on the Victorian Farmers' Federation's Egg Group Executive Committee, about how hard the ban will hit caged egg growers and buyers, and why it's not as easy as it sounds to pivot to free range.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Caged chicken farmers demand compensation

In today's National Rural News: experts concerned over high mouse populations, fire ants creeping towards New South Wales, mental health support for truck drivers, a reminder about safe pesticide use, more funding for Varroa mite eradication, and how artificial intelligence can improve selective breeding in aquaculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's National Rural News: experts concerned over high mouse populations, fire ants creeping towards New South Wales, mental health support for truck drivers, a reminder about safe pesticide use, more funding for Varroa mite eradication, and how artificial intelligence can improve selective breeding in aquaculture.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

National Rural News July 19

Truck drivers are being encouraged to tune in to a new station offering mental health support. The Open Up Open Road initiative has launched Channel 24 on U-H-F radio, where drivers can access counselling. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Truck Driver and Mental Health Advocate Rod Hannifey about the program, and how important it is for truck drivers to look after their mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck drivers are being encouraged to tune in to a new station offering mental health support. The Open Up Open Road initiative has launched Channel 24 on U-H-F radio, where drivers can access counselling. Rural reporter Ella Smith spoke to Truck Driver and Mental Health Advocate Rod Hannifey about the program, and how important it is for truck drivers to look after their mental health.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Radio station for truck drivers to talk it out

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