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  1. National Rural News Friday March 13

    16 HRS AGO

    National Rural News Friday March 13

    National Rural News Friday March 13 In today's National Rural News: Federal government to lower fuel standards to address shortage concerns, flooding crisis in Qld and NT continue to unfold, the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students -- 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.

    16 min
  2. Addressing the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students

    16 HRS AGO

    Addressing the educational and financial gap between country and metropolitan students

    Education experts are raising the alarm on an education and financial divide between country and metropolitan students.  Rising living costs, relocation expenses and mandatory unpaid work placements are placing greater burden on rural students.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Country Education Foundation Chief Executive Wendy Mason about what needs to be done to bridge the gap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  3. National Rural News Thursday March 12

    1 DAY AGO

    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 News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  4. How is Australia tracking against a looming safeguard tariff from China

    1 DAY AGO

    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 January.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia's Andrew Cox about the figures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. National Rural News Wednesday March 11

    2 DAYS AGO

    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/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. Farmers showcase how to reduce fertiliser reliance as global conflict squeezes supply and pushes up prices

    2 DAYS AGO

    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 with Chief Executive Eli Court about the importance of the showcase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  7. National Rural News Tuesday March 10

    3 DAYS AGO

    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 News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  8. Dairy farmer sentiment rises as dairy commodity prices rally

    3 DAYS AGO

    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 Analyst Michael Harvey about the report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
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The Rural News

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  • Channel
    2GB
  • Creator
    Nine Radio
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 759747
  • Show Website
    The Rural News

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